Characterization
Plot
Narrative Writing
Argumentative Writing
Essay Writing
100

This type of character undergoes significant internal and/or external changes.

Dynamic character
100

The introduction to a story, including the primary characters' names, setting, mood, and time.

exposition

100

A literary device that writers use to describe and provide information about specific characters in their work

characterization

100

The main purpose of this paragraph is to present a clear statement of the paper's argument

introduction

100

This paragraph is written in a format which is opposite to the introduction.

conclusion

200

This type of character does not change throughout the telling of the story.

Static character
200

This is often the most exciting part of a plot. This is where the tension, excitement, or stakes reach the highest level.

climax

200

Refers to written conversations between characters in novels, short stories and scripts

dialogue

200

These address one key aspect of your paper's thesis and brings the reader closer to accepting the validity of your paper's argument

body paragraph

200

This is factual information used as proof to support a claim or belief

evidence

300

This type of characterization happens when the author explicitly tells the reader what he or she wants us to learn about the character.

Direct

300

The section of plot that begins with a conflict and is concerned with the main character's struggle to overcome that conflict

rising action

300

The time, place, and duration (the time that passes from the beginning to the end) of the story an author chooses to write about

setting

300

This is your main argument in an argumentative essay.

claim

300

This identifies the main idea of the paragraph.

topic sentence

400

This type of characterization is when an author reveals a character's traits through actions, thoughts, speech, etc., instead of saying it.

Indirect characterization

400

The moment, event, or decision that thrusts the main character into the action of a story.

inciting incident

400

The message woven throughout it, often about important topics such as human nature, life, or society.

theme

400

A section in your essay that describes the other side of the issue.

counterargument

400

to look closely or examine; or to form conclusions or inferences based on what we know or experience

Analysis or reasoning

500

This refers to a character in a fictional work with depth or a complex personality.

Round character

500

 The final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work.

denouement
500

The struggle that the protagonist goes through in a story

Conflict

500

A section where you respond to the counterargument in a way that shows your position is the stronger one.

rebuttal

500

The quality that makes it easier for people to read and understand an essay's content

cohesive

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