1. Literary Terms
“Plainswoman”

2. Fiction
prose that primarily comes from the IMAGINATION of the author (e.g. novels & short stories)

3. a being who takes part of the action of a story
CHARACTER
a being who takes part of the action of a story

4. CHARACTER
Protagonist The main character in the story

5. CHARACTER
Antagonist The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

6. CHARACTER
Flat/Static Characters They have only one or two striking qualities. They are usually all good or all bad. Such characters can be interesting or amusing in their own right, but they lack depth.

7. CHARACTER
Round/Dynamic Characters Generally the main characters in the story. Often they will change and grow throughout the story, although sometimes for the worse.

8. CHARACTER
Foil A character who provides a contrast to the protagonist.

9. Setting
the time and place of action in a story

10. the feeling or atmosphere that the author creates for the reader
Mood
the feeling or atmosphere that the author creates for the reader

11. the sequence of events throughout a story
Plot
the sequence of events throughout a story

12. Style
the unique and particular way in which a piece of literature is written by an author

13. Theme
The perception about life or human nature that the author is exploring
The Individual in Nature
The Individual in Society
An individual's Relation to God
Human Relations
Growth and Initiation
Time
Death
Alienation

14. Theme
The perception about life or human nature that the author is exploring
“Slow Dancing in a Burning Room”
by John Mayerr

17. Flashback
a conversation, episode, or event that happened before the beginning of a story The television show Lost is particularly well known for extensive use of flashbacks in almost every episode.

18. Flashback
a conversation, episode, or event that happened before the beginning of a story “Unanswered Prayers”
by Garth Brooks