Fiction –Literary Terms - Completing a Passage

Complete the passage by filling in each space with one of the words below: Flashback denotation alliteration metaphor Protagonist simile hyperbole genre Antagonist foreshadowing connotation analogy Personification Figures of speech play a prominent role in both prose (regular writing) and poetry. For example, the (1)._____________ “Brian was like a tornado on the basketball floor,” the (2)_______________ “Brian was a tornado on the basketball floor,” and the (3)__________________ “The tornado spread its twisting arms to embrace three entire countries before it breathed its last” could appear in any (4)_________, whether it be fiction, nonfiction, or poetry. Denotation and connotation are also important contributors to writing. (5)_______________ refers to the dictionary meaning of a word (bomb- an explosive weapon), whereas (6)__________¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬_____refers to the imaginative use of a word (bomb- a miserable failure). Sue Grafton, a writer of a popular mystery series, uses figures of speech like the preceding as well as a smattering of (7)________________ in titling her books, such as A is for Alibi, B is for Burglar, C is for Corpse, and so on through the alphabet. Grafton also resorts to a (8)___________________ now and then to give readers a glimpse into a character’s past. (9)____________________ is another literary device Grafton uses so that readers have hints about what may happen in the future. She also relies on (10)_______________, or comparison of unlike things, and (11)_____________, or exaggeration, to describe the twists, turns, and surprises that are a trademark of her mysteries. The (12)______________________ in all of Grafton’s novels is a young woman private investigator, Kinsey Millhone, but the (13)______________ who opposes her can vary from a vicious young man to a seemingly sweet old lady. Sue Grafton is a popular author for many reasons, but one reason is surely her talent for effectively using literary devices like those mentioned above. Fiction: Select one of the assigned short stories and answer the questions based on your selected story. State the title of your selection before answering the questions. Your answers should be in complete sentences. CHARACTERS- 14. Who is the main character in the story? 15. How does the main character change from the beginning to the end of the story? SETTING- 16. When does the story take place? 17. Where does the story take place? 18. What influence does the setting have on the other parts of the story? THEME- 19. What is the meaning of the story? 20. Can the reader learn something about life from the story? Explain. 21-25. In a well-developed paragraph, use 5 literary terms such as (plot, point of view, setting, etc) to answer the following questions. What makes a good story?