archetype imagery Synonyms; example, pattern a character, symbol, story pattern, or other element that is common to human experience across culture and that occurs frequently in literature, myth, and folklore Synonyms; example, pattern imagery the ability to form mental images of things or events that appeal to the 5 senses Synonyms; imagination, visualize
setting the time and place in which the story takes place. Synonym: environment, location, point of view the mode of narration that an author uses to let the readers “hear” and “see” what takes place in a story, poem, essay etc. Synonym: perspective, standpoint, viewpoint
conflict Mood a struggle between opposing forces Synonyms; struggle, dispute Mood the overall emotional quality of a work, which is created by the author's language and tone and the subject matter Synonyms; feeling, emotions
plot pacing the sequence of related events that make up a story Synonyms; story plan, outline of story pacing the amount of time a writer gives to describing an event Synonyms; controlling, timing
epic tone a long narrative poem about the deeds of heroes or gods Synonyms; myth, legend tone writer's or speaker's attitude towards a subject Synonyms; mood, feelings
diction denotation The literal meaning of a word the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing. Synonym: formal words, informal words denotation The literal meaning of a word Synonym: exact meaning, dictionary meaning
allegory connotation cool Lit A story, poem or picture that can that have a hidden meaning. Synonyms; symbol, analogy, metaphor connotation the suggested or implied meaning or emotion associated with a word—beyond its literal definition. Synonyms; hint, hidden meaning cool Lit