A comparison between two unlike things using the words “like” or “as.” Ex. Usain Bolt is as fast as a cheetah.

A comparison between two unlike things in which one thing is described as if it were another. Ex. He was a living dictionary.

The use of extreme exaggeration. Ex. The was a thousand miles tall.

Figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. Ex. The tree reached our with it's long and skinny branches.

A word that imitates the sound of what it is describing. Eg. Boom, Bang, Splash, etc.

Imagery/ Sensory Language

Descriptions that appeal to the five senses. "The fruit smelled horrible."

An expression or phrase not meant to be taken literally.

This is a person, animal, or an object in fiction or drama. Characters are described based upon their personalities, actions, appearance, and thoughts. Characters that change are dynamic, while characters that do not change are referred to as static.

The good guy or the main character.

The bad guy or character opposing the protagonist.

The part of a work of fiction where readers learn about the characters and the conflicts they experience. It provides needed background information.

The event that sets the plot in action.

The suspense builds because complications arise that make the conflict more difficult for the main characters to resolve.

The turning point of the action, this is when the reader's interest reaches its highest point.

This is the part of the plot that occurs after the climax has been reached and the resolution of the conflict has occurred.

Solution to the conflict. This is often called denouement; loose ends are tied up; end of the story/conflict.

A central problem around which a story revolves. There are 2 types of conflict that can occur.

The time and place in which a story takes place.

The voice telling the story is the narrator. Point of view refers to the voice in which the story is told.

The general idea or the message about life that the author is trying to get across.

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Fig. Language Terms

Question	Answer
Simile	A comparison between two unlike things using the words “like” or “as.” Ex. Usain Bolt is as fast as a cheetah.
Metaphor	A comparison between two unlike things in which one thing is described as if it were another. Ex. He was a living dictionary.
Hyperbole	The use of extreme exaggeration. Ex. The was a thousand miles tall.
Personification	Figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. Ex. The tree reached our with it's long and skinny branches.
Onomatopoeia	A word that imitates the sound of what it is describing. Eg. Boom, Bang, Splash, etc.
Imagery/ Sensory Language	Descriptions that appeal to the five senses. "The fruit smelled horrible."
Idiom	An expression or phrase not meant to be taken literally.
Charecter	This is a person, animal, or an object in fiction or drama. Characters are described based upon their personalities, actions, appearance, and thoughts. Characters that change are dynamic, while characters that do not change are referred to as static.
Protagonist	The good guy or the main character.
Antagonist	The bad guy or character opposing the protagonist.
Exposition	The part of a work of fiction where readers learn about the characters and the conflicts they experience. It provides needed background information.
Initiating Event	The event that sets the plot in action.
Rising Action	The suspense builds because complications arise that make the conflict more difficult for the main characters to resolve.
Climax	The turning point of the action, this is when the reader's interest reaches its highest point.
Falling Action	This is the part of the plot that occurs after the climax has been reached and the resolution of the conflict has occurred.
Resolution	Solution to the conflict. This is often called denouement; loose ends are tied up; end of the story/conflict.
Conflict	A central problem around which a story revolves. There are 2 types of conflict that can occur.
Setting	The time and place in which a story takes place.
Point of View	The voice telling the story is the narrator. Point of view refers to the voice in which the story is told.
Theme	The general idea or the message about life that the author is trying to get across.

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