NARRATIVE TECHNIQUES
The author hints or suggests events that will occur later in the story.
Foreshadowing
The central idea or underlying message explored in a literary work.
Theme
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unrelated things, often highlighting a deeper meaning or connection.
Metaphor
The act or process of analyzing or examining something in detail
Analysis
The introduction of background information in a story
Exposition
The author interrupts the chronological sequence of events to provide information about past events.
Flashback
The process of creating and developing characters in a story, including their traits, actions, and motivations.
Characterization
A figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as," often used to create vivid imagery or emphasize a point.
Simile
To quote or refer to as evidence or support
Cite
The act or process of interpreting or explaining something
Interpretation
The perspective from which the story is narrated, such as first person, third person limited, or third person omniscient.
Point of View
The struggle or problem that drives the plot and creates tension in the story.
Conflict
A reference to a person, place, event, or work of literature, often used to enhance meaning or create associations.
Allusion
The most intense, exciting, or important point of something
Climax
The overall atmosphere or emotional feeling of a literary work
Mood
The conversation between characters, often used to reveal information, develop characters, or advance the plot.
Dialogue
The attitude or mood conveyed by the author's writing, which can influence the reader's emotional response.
Tone
When a writer exaggerates something to make a point.
Hyperbole
The emotional association or suggested meaning of a word
Connotation
Text-based support or proof used to validate an argument or claim
Textual Evidence
The use of objects, characters, or events to represent deeper meanings or ideas.
Symbolism
The time, place, and general environment in which the story takes place, which can influence the mood and meaning of the narrative.
Setting
Giving human-like attributes to a non-human thing.
Personification
A conversation between two or more people in a literary work
Dialogue
A repeated or mirrored episode that serves as a comparison or contrast
Parallel Episode