Author's Note
The attitude of the writer conveyed through word choice and style.
Tone.
The point of most interest and action; where the problem is solved.
When a word or phrase repeats.
Repetition.
A character who experiences inner change (ex. Kuzco).
Dynamic.
Uses "he", "she", "it", and "they" when speaking of the story's main characters. Narrator is a character outside the story.
Third person perspective.
An opening statement meant to attract the reader's attention.
Hook or grabber.
The final outcome of the story. The end.
Resolution.
The author's manner of writing. How something is said rather than what is said.
Style.
A character or setting that contrasts with another character or setting to highlight certain characteristics or qualities.
Foil.
Sensory detail or imagery.
The feeling or atmosphere created by the author's use of imagery and word choice. What the reader feels.
Mood.
Minor problems and complications that increase suspense.
Rising Action.
A group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse.
Stanza.
A character who remains the same throughout the story (ex. Yzma).
Static.
A universal message. A life lesson.
Theme.
The reason why an author writes; to persuade, inform, entertain, and describe.
Author's purpose.
The setting; introduces the characters, location, time, and problem.
Exposition.
The final pair of lines in a sonnet.
Couplet.
Not much is known about them (ex. Kronk).
Flat.
Uses "I", "me", "us", "our", "we". Is a character within the story; the narrator.
First person perspective.
Describes a noun (ex. yellow, fuzzy, square).
Adjective.
Where the story begins to draw to a close and smaller conflicts are resolved.
Falling Action.
A poem that has a formal structure contain fourteen lines and a specific rhyme scheme (Ex. abab cdcd efef gg).
Sonnet.
A lot is known about this character. They have depth and an inner world.
Round.
A warning or indication of future events.
Foreshadowing.