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Study for Story Unit Test, including newest literary terms
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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
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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:
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BE PREPARED: You will read a short story and will be expected to identify the story elements.
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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
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