ELA Quizbowl - Q2

contradiction

the opposite of what you'd expect

contrast

find the differences between two things

simile

comparing two things using like or as

metaphor

comparing two things WITHOUT like or as

personification

giving a non-human thing human traits

conflict

the problem in the story the character(s) is trying to solve

resolution

when the problem in the story is solved

the 5 ways an author creates a character (STEAL)

speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, looks

characterization

how an author creates a character

synonym

word with a similar meaning

antonym

word with the opposite meaning

theme

the lesson, message or moral of the story

narrative

a story

plot

the events that happen in a story

chronological

putting things in time order

setting

where and when the story takes place

inference

making a guess using clues from the text and what you already know

alliteration

words that start with the same letter sound (Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers...)

homophone

words that sound the same but have different meanings (they're, there and their; your and you're; wood and would...)

suspense

feeling excited or nervous about something about to happen