1. Review

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

3.  The time and place in which a story is set.

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

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

6.  A concrete object that represents an idea.

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

8.  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.

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

10.  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

11.  When the opposite of what is expected occurs. Often used for comic effect.  Verbal Irony refers to irony within spoken word (sarcasm).  Situational Irony refers to irony within situations in which the characters find themselves

12.  When the audience or reader knows something that the characters do not.

13.  The perspective or position from which a story is told  There are three types: 1. First Person: when a story follows one character and that character is telling the story (uses personal pronouns, i.e., “I”, “we”). 2.Third Person Limited: the reader hears the thoughts and sees through the eyes of only one character. 3.Third Person Omniscient (Unlimited): the reader hears the thoughts and sees through the eyes of several different characters.