english quarterly exam

Simile

Using the word “as or like”.

Metaphor

Direct comparison of 2 unlike things it does not use the words “like or as”

Alliteration

Is the repition of similar initial consonant sound

Consonance

Using similar consonant sounds that may appear in the beginning, middle, or end of the word.

Hyperbole

Is the exaggeration in terms of sizes, shape, volume, and expression s for emphasis

Assonance

Using similar vowels sound across words in a line of a poem, making internal rhymes.

Rhyme

The cat sat on the mat

Poetry

Expresses ideas, feelings, or stories

Theme

The lesson or message about life and literary work

Falling action

The turning point of the story, as from there, the story turns into a downward slope or reduced excitement.

Exposition

A narrative usually begins with an exposition or an introduction to the story and the characters.

Resolution

This is where a conflict is finally solved and the ending of the story

Climax

It brings people to the most exciting part of the story, which may be confrontation between characters called the ______

Rising action

Is the events of a story that builds suspense leading up to the climax