Review

Plot The events of the story. There are six (6) elements of plot:  Introduction/Exposition  Inciting Event  Rising Action  Climax  Falling Action  Conclusion/Resolution (Denouement)

Setting The time and place in which a story is set.

Mood/Atmosphere Describes the feeling that a story expresses. This is often an adjective (Ex. Gloomy, dark, happy, etc.)

Foreshadowing Hints or clues of what is about to happen later in the story.

Symbol A concrete object that represents an idea.

Imagery Vivid description of the setting or characters, usually done with figurative language.

Characterization Refers to the development of the characters in the story: There are two (2) types. Flat/Static : A character in a story that only has one or two traits, and who does not evolve (change/develop) throughout the story. Multi-dimensional/Dynamic: A character in a story that has many different traits, and who goes through some type of change or evolution by the end.

Theme The overall message of the story.  The theme is never described as just one word.

Conflict The tension between two opposing forces. There are four main types of conflict:  Person vs. Person  Person vs. Self  Person vs. Nature/Environment  Person vs. Society/Technology

Irony When the opposite of what is expected occurs. Often used for comic effect.

Dramatic Irony When the audience or reader knows something that the characters do not.