Into the Wild Literary Terms
A written account of somebody else’s life. Biography
When somebody writes an account of their own life. Autobiography
A quote or reference at the start of a chapter of a book that is related to the contents of a chapter or refers to a theme in the chapter. Epigraph
A short story, usually one that is an attention- getter. Anecdote
Language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, touch, feeling, smells). Imagery
A universal idea explored in a literary work. Theme
Something that is used to stand for something else. Symbol
The attitude the narrator or writer conveys in their piece. Tone
The pattern of events. Plot
The largest problem in a story. Conflict
The things that happen in a story. Complications/Events
The point of greatest tension or excitement in a story. Climax
When all the problems of a story are solved. Resolution