Plot & Structure
The part of the plot where the setting, characters, and background are introduced.
Exposition
The character who opposes the main character's goals.
Antagonist
"Her smile was as bright as the sun." What device is this?
Simile
The universal life lesson or message of a story.
Theme
The perspective from which a story is told
Point of view
The turning point of the story where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.
Climax
A character who struggles to forgive themselves after making a a mistake. What type of conflict is this?
Internal conflict
Metaphor
A story makes readers fell anxious and uneasy. This is describing its...
mood
A story told by a narrator who uses "I" and is part of the action
1st person
The series of events that build tension and move the story toward the climax.
Rising action
A character is stranded on an island during a hurricane. What type of conflict is this?
External conflict
Man vs. Nature
"The wind whispered through the tress." What device is this?
Personification
An author's sarcastic attitude towards their subject is an example of..
A narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
3rd person omniscient
A scene that interrupts the present timeline to show past events.
Flashback
The author reveals a character's personality through their speech, actions, and appearances.
Indirect characterization
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
Hyperbole
Friendship, courage, and survival are all examples of a story's...
topic
A story jumps ahead in time to reveal what happens in the future
Foreshadowing
An author drops hints that a storm is coming later in the story. What device is this?
Foreshadowing
The force or struggle that drives the story's action.
Conflict
A mockingbird in To Kill a Mockingbird represents innocence. What device is this?
Symbolism
When the opposite of what is expected happens, it's called...
A narrator leaves out key facts, making the reader question their versions of events.