Study for Story Unit Test, including newest literary terms
Review Elements of Fable/Moral tale A simple, short story Entertaining for listeners Often uses animals or unnamed humans as characters Teaches a moral lesson (expresses a desirable trait; e.g. honesty, patience, etc.) Expresses a world view Often an allegory
Review Story Elements Theme: central idea or belief Setting: time and place Conflict: struggle between two people or things Plot: series of events related to central conflict Characters: the individuals who take part in the action PLOT SEQUENCE: Exposition: Introduction to setting/characters Rising action: The conflict is revealed Climax: Turning point in the story – Will the conflict be resolved? Falling Action: Things start falling into place Resolution:
BE PREPARED: You will read a short story and will be expected to identify the story elements.
Review Literary Terms Simile Repetition Allegory Metaphor Rhyme Irony Personification Oxymoron Onomatopoeia Hyperbole Repetition Rhyme Alliteration Assonance Cacophony Euphony Allegory Irony Situational Dramatic Verbal NOTE: You will be tested on the terms in blue