Short Stories
The villain of the story.
Antagonist
This type of sound cannot be heard by the characters. (Ex. The background music in this scene)
Non-Diegetic
A serious drama with a sad conclusion.
Tragedy
A comparison of two unlike things.
Metaphor
The literal (dictionary) definition of a word.
The main character of the story.
Protagonist
The camera is showing a view above the subject.
High Angle
When the audience knows something the characters do not.
Dramatic Irony
Hints and clues about later events.
Foreshadowing
The emotional or associated meaning of a word.
Connotation
Visually descriptive, painting a word picture.
Imagery
Long shot that sets the scene.
Establishing Shot
A verse consisting of 14 lines following a specific rhyme scheme.
Sonnet
Having something represent something else, on a figurative level.
Symbolism
A writer's attitude toward the subject, character, or audience.
Tone
When what happens is opposite of what was expected.
This is used in scenes where interaction between the two characters is important.
Two Shot
A speech addressed to the audience at the beginning of a play or scene.
Prologue
Referencing a well-known author, person, place, etc.
Allusion
A writer's distinctive use of language to express ideas as well as his/her persona.
Voice
A story that has a hidden meaning (typically a moral or political one).
Allegory
When a film cuts or dissolves to action that happened in the past.
Flashback
The physical arrangement of characters on a stage or set.
The arrangement of two or more things for the purpose of comparison.
Juxtaposition
Words that are pronounced and spelled alike but that have different meanings.
Homonym