Taciturn
Quiet, reserved, or not talkative.
Alliteration
The repetition of beginning consonant sounds in nearby words.
Character vs. Character
A conflict between two or more characters.
Benign
Kind, gentle, harmless, or not dangerous.
Taciturn
Quiet, reserved, or not talkative.
Imagery
Foolish, silly, or stupid.
Malevolent
Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm.
Character vs. Self
A conflict inside a character’s own mind, feelings, or choices.
Chattels
Personal belongings or property.
Unfathomable
Impossible or very difficult to understand.
Personification
Giving human qualities to something nonhuman.
Aberrations
Things that are unusual, abnormal, or different from what is expected.
Character vs. Supernatural
A conflict between a character and ghosts, monsters, gods, spirits, or other supernatural forces.
Contentious
Argumentative or likely to cause disagreement.
Vapid
Dull, boring, or lacking interest.
Hyperbole
An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or humor.
Arbitrate
To settle an argument or disagreement between people.
Character vs. Nature
A conflict between a character and the natural world, such as weather, animals, illness, or survival.
Eccentric
Strange, unusual, or different from what most people consider normal.
Volition
The power to choose or make decisions by your own will.
Acrimonious
Angry, bitter, or harsh in tone.
Assuage
To calm, soothe, or make something less intense.
Character vs. Society
A conflict between a character and society’s rules, expectations, laws, or beliefs.
Imprudent
Not wise or careful; showing poor judgment.
Retrospective Narration
When a narrator tells a story by looking back on events from the past.