Conflict
internal conflict
when a character struggles between opposing needs or desires or emotions within their own mind
First Person
Narrator is a character in the story telling it from their perspective
Style
the distinctive way a writer uses language
Imagery
descriptive language used to create an image in a reader’s mind
Verbal
saying one thing while meaning another
external conflict
when a character struggles against an outside force (i.e.: another character, a societal expectation, or something in the physical world)
third-person limited
Narrator is external observer; only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character
Figurative Language
the use of words to describe one thing in terms of another
Tone
a speaker’s attitude towards a topic, character, or audience
Situational
when an event contradicts expectations
third-person omniscient
Narrator is all knowing; has a birds-eye view of all characters’ thoughts and feelings
Literal Language
the exact meaning of words
Diction
a writer’s word choice; influences tone and mood
Dramatic
audience knows more about circumstances than characters
Allusions
a reference to a known person, event, or place; three main types: historical, mythological, and religious
Syntax
the arrangement of words; for example, sentence fragments
Symbol
anything (object, animal, event, person, or place) that represents itself but also stands for something else on a figurative level