Any writing that tells a story NARRATIVE Any writing that tells a story

Time and place of the action SETTING Time and place of the action

CHARACTERS A person, animal, or imaginary creature that takes part in the action of a literary work.

The techniques used to create and develop a character CHARACTERIZATION The techniques used to create and develop a character

The action or sequence of related events; what happens in a story PLOT The action or sequence of related events; what happens in a story

A conversation between two or more characters DIALOGUE A conversation between two or more characters

A struggle between two opposing forces CONFLICT A struggle between two opposing forces

SUSPENSE (aka. RISING ACTION) The feeling of growing tension and excitement felt by a reader

CLIMAX High point of interest; the conflict is resolved, and the outcome becomes clear, turning point

RESOLUTION Final stage of a story in which loose ends are tied up, and the story is brought to a close

May be to entertain, inform, explain, or persuade AUTHOR’S PURPOSE May be to entertain, inform, explain, or persuade

THEME A message about life or human nature communicated by a work of literature

The feeling created by a literary work; the atmosphere MOOD The feeling created by a literary work; the atmosphere

FORESHADOWING A writer’s use of hints that suggest events that will occur later in a story