Point Of View
I jumped out of bed, grabbed my gloves, and rushed out of the house. Today was the day I was finally going to learn to ride a horse.
First-Person
As cold as ice.
Simile
a character in a story who is simple, one-dimensional, and lacks depth or complexity.
Flat Character
The point of highest tension or turning point in a story, where the main conflict is resolved or reaches its peak.
Climax
A literary device where an author hints at or suggests events that will happen later in the story, often building suspense or anticipation.
Foreshadowing
You turn and seen an old lady.
Second-Person
His grief washed over him in waves.
Metaphor
a character who undergoes little to no inner change or development throughout the narrative.
Static Character
The part of a story's plot that follows the introduction and builds suspense and tension, leading up to the climax.
Rising Action
A narrative technique where the story interrupts the chronological sequence of events to insert a scene or event that took place before the present time.
Flashback
The young boy turned and saw the frightening shadow. he was unaware an alley cat had walked close to the low-hung lantern.
Third-Person Limited
Don't open up Pandora's box.
Allusion
character experience shifts within themselves, not just in their external circumstances.
Dynamic Character.
The introductory part of a story where the author provides essential background information, including characters, setting, and the initial situation, to help the reader understand the story.
Exposition
The main idea or message about life, people, or society that an author explores in a story, poem, or other literary work.
Theme
She wanted her dog to live forever.
Third-Person Omniscient
All bark no bite.
Idiom
a literary character who undergoes a significant internal change or transformation throughout the story, including changes in their personality, beliefs, or values.
Dynamic Character.
The events that occur after the climax of a story, where the tension begins to decrease and the story moves towards its resolution, allowing loose ends to be tied up and characters to reflect on the changes that have occurred.
Falling Action
The overall feeling or atmosphere a piece of writing evokes in the reader, created through elements like setting, imagery, word choice, and tone.
Mood
Lillian stretched her neck to make out where the wall met the ceiling, a hundred yards above them.
Third-Person Objective
Alone along a lonesome lake, Lucy longed for the love of her life.
Alliteration
a complex, and realistic character who exhibits a range of emotions, motivations, and flaws, making them feel believable and relatable to the reader.
Round Character
The conclusion of a story's plot, where the main conflict or problem is resolved, and loose ends are tied up, often marking the end of the narrative.
Resolution
The author's attitude or feeling toward a subject, conveyed through word choice, diction, and sentence structure, which creates a specific mood or vibe for the reader.
Tone