Unique and Distinct
Disparate
Very different from each other and not easily compared.
Interwoven
Mixed or connected together in a way that’s hard to separate.
First person
“I” or “we” (the narrator is a character
Plot
The sequence of events that make up the story.
Person (as taught in class)
The point of view from which the story is told
Discordant
Not in agreement; clashing or conflicting in sound, ideas, or opinions.
Diversity
Having many different types of people, ideas, or things in one place.
Narrator
The voice or person who tells the story.
Setting
The time and place in which a story occurs.
Character
A person, animal, or figure who takes part in the action of the story.
Factions
Factions are small, organized groups within a larger group, often with differing opinions or interests.
Naturalization
Naturalization is the legal process by which a foreign citizen becomes a citizen of a new country.
Descendants
The people who are the offspring of a particular ancestor.
Mood
The overall feeling or atmosphere that a story creates for the reader.
Conflict
The main problem or struggle faced by the characters.
Minority
A group of people who differ in race, religion, or ethnicity from the majority population.
Assimilation
The process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture and norms of another group, often the dominant one.
Stock
Refers to the ethnic or ancestral origins of a group of people.
Theme
The central idea or message the story conveys.
Climax
The most intense or turning point in the story where the conflict peaks.
Coalescing
Coming together to form one group, idea, or whole.
Pluralistic
Describes a society made up of many different groups, beliefs, or cultures that all exist together.
Third person
“He,” “she,” or “they” (the narrator is outside the story).
Tone
The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, shown through word choice and style.
Resolution
The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and loose ends are tied up.