Definitions
Blutterbunged
to be dumbfounded and open mouthed in amusement.
This war is the setting of The Sniper.
The Irish Civil War
This NFL team won Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.
Kansa City Chiefs
I’m the main message or lesson of a story, not the plot.
The Theme
Githerments
a random assortment of unmatching things
The sniper spends most of the story hiding here.
The Rooftop
This soccer superstar continues to dominate headlines while playing for Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi
I am the struggle between opposing forces in a story.
Conflict
Snoozledom
the utterly delicious state of being nestled in bed either half awake or fully asleep
The sniper’s main external conflict is with this character.
The enemy Sniper
This athlete made headlines in 2024 for breaking NHL goal-scoring records set by Wayne Gretzky.
Alex Ovechkin
I describe a character through their actions, thoughts, and dialogue rather than directly stating traits.
Indirect Characterization
Snollygoster
A person who can't be trusted
This literary device creates tension by limiting what the reader knows.
Suspense
This NFL team won the Superbowl in 2025.
Philadelphia Eagles
I am the emotional high point where the conflict reaches its peak.
Climax
Isolophilia
strong affection for solitude
The final reveal shows that the sniper killed this person.
His brother
This NCAA basketball star went viral in 2024 and became the #1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft.
Caitlin Clark
I happen when the reader knows something the character does not.
Dramatic Irony