Plot Development
This term refers to the sequence of events that make up a story.
Plot
This term refers to the process by which an author develops a character’s personality and traits.
Characterization
This literary device involves giving human qualities to non-human things or abstract concepts.
Personification
The way in which an author chooses to tell a story—such as first-person or third-person—falls under this term.
Point of View
When writing scripts, this is typically written in ALL CAPS.
This narrative structure involves a character experiencing a significant change, often leading to a resolution.
Character Arc
A character who does not change throughout the course of the story is known as this.
Static or Flat
When a writer uses an object, color, or action to represent a deeper meaning or theme, it’s called this.
Symbolism
This writing style uses a detached or objective tone, often focusing on actions and external events without delving deeply into characters’ emotions or thoughts.
Journalistic/object
This is when a character speaks directly to the audience or reader.
Aside
The part of the story where the conflict begins to be resolved, often building towards the conclusion.
Falling Action
This term describes a character who undergoes significant growth or change.
Round or Dynamic
This technique involves the use of vivid or descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
Imagery
This writing style is characterized by detailed descriptions, intricate sentence structure, and a focus on emotional depth, often found in literary fiction.
Flowery or Ornate writing
When a character speaks in a distinctive way that reflects their background, culture, or education level, it’s called this.
Dialect
The point of highest tension in a story, often leading to a major turning point.
Climax
The hero of any story is also known as what type of character pattern?
Archetype
This is the use of an exaggeration to make a point or create humor.
Hyperbole
A repetitive phrase or theme throughout a piece of writing, often reinforcing its central ideas, is called this.
Motif
Parenthesis are also commonly known as what?
Brackets
This type of conflict involves a character facing challenges within themselves.
Internal Conflict
When writing character, what 5 senses should you use to describe this character?
smell, sound, touch, sight, taste
This occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension.
Dramatic Irony
This literary term refers to the atmosphere or emotional tone set in a piece of writing.
Mood
The technique of using dialogue to show tension or conflict between characters, rather than telling about it, is called this.
Subtext