Algernon
What happens in a story; the chain of events that make up a story.
Plot
Descriptions or directions in the script that tell how the play is performed.
Stage Directions
Adjectives that describe a character on the inside.
Character Traits
The atmosphere or feeling created by a work of literature.
Mood
a type of character, event or setting used in many stories
Archetype
The most exciting or intense part of the story; a turning point in the story.
Climax
Spoken dialogue by a character in a play.
Line
A character who undergoes a deep change from within in a story.
Dynamic Character
Hints or clues that suggest what may happen later in a story.
Foreshadowing
A type of folktale that explains something about nature, the world, or how things came to be the way they are.
Myth
A truth about life that is revealed in a story.
Theme
A subdivision of an act that changes for a new time or location.
Scene
Using an object or word to represent an abstract idea.
Symbolism
A point of view in which the narrator is not in the story but focuses on one character.
Third Person Limited
The main character in a story.
Protagonist/Hero
The part of the plot where the setting, characters, and basic situation are revealed.
Exposition
The written text of a play.
Script
The author shows you what a character is like through thoughts, feelings, choices, and actions.
Indirect Characterization
The attitude of the writer or speaker.
Tone
The person (or force) in conflict with the protagonist.
Antagonist/Shadow
A genre that is set in the future and based on the impact of real, potential, or imagined technology.
Science Fiction
A major section of a play, usually made up of several scenes.
Act
The author tells you explicitly what a character is like.
Direct Characterization
A point of view where the narrator knows all.
Third Person Omniscient
A universal story template used in ancient myths and modern stories and films.
The Hero's Journey