Plot That Story
Plot and Plot Device
events that make up a story
Irony
a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens
Theme
the message of the story
Setting
the time and place
Paradox
when something contradicts itself
Central Idea
the main idea of a story
Characters and Characterization
there are two types of characters, flat and round, and characterization is the way an author reveals their personality and type
Dialogue
when characters speak
Tone
the author’s attitude or feelings towards what was written
Conflict
the problem in a piece of literature
Anecdote
a brief account of an interesting incident or event, usually intended to amuse the audience
Author’s Perspective
the point of view from which the story is told (first, second, third)