The main character, often the hero, with a problem.
protagonist
In a crime drama, when you (the audience) knows who the criminal is, but the detective does not.
Dramatic Irony
A struggle or problem.
conflict
Name the parts of the plotline.
The boy was as quiet as a mouse.
Simile
Metaphor
A character battles against rules, laws, a government, or culture. This is a ________________ conflict.
character vs. society
In order to avoid getting hit by the water balloon, Jenna jumped out of the way and fell into the pool.
Situational Irony
A hint at a future plot event
Foreshadowing
A scene set in an earlier time than the main story
Flashback
Boom! Smash!
Idiom
Onomatopoeia
When and where a story takes place
setting
Ice cream is happiness in a bowl.
Metaphor
Personification
A character battles against another character. This is a ________________ conflict.
character vs. character
An object or idea used to represent a separate idea
Symbolism
This is the feeling or attitude the author has about a topic
Tone
That shirt is pretty ugly.
Metaphor
Oxymoron
The character opposing or going against the protagonist; often a villain
antagonist
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Polar bears have adapted to their environment.
Polar bears have webbed front paws.
Descriptive or sensory language that helps a reader create a mental picture
Imagery
“I missed the bus, forgot my lunch, and got into a fight with my sister, so it’s a GREAT day for a pop quiz!”
Verbal Irony
The narrator talks about themselves, and uses the word “I”
First Person Point of View
The narrator knows everything about all characters and calls them by name
Third Person Omniscient
The narrator knows everything about one character and calls him/her by name
Third Person Limited
A character battles something internally (inside head or heart). This is a ___________________ conflict.
character vs. self
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!
simile
hyperbole
A character battles a force like weather, disease, or animals. This is a __________________ conflict.
character vs. nature
When a story makes the reader feel an emotion or vibe
Mood
I have heard how hedgehogs hog the hedge.
Alliteration
Simile
The leaves danced in the wind.
Onomatopoeia
Personification
The message of a text
Theme
The narrator uses the word “you;” a rare point of view
2nd Person Point of View
We will have extra recess when pigs fly!
Idiom
Simile