Conflict
The main character’s problem
Irony
Using a word or phrase that means the opposite
Protagonist
The main character or hero of the story
Theme
The main idea of a story stated in universal terms
Flashback
A return to an early time in a story
Metaphor
A comparison that does not use the words like or as
Setting
The time and place during which a story occurs
Tone
The attitude of the author about the literature
Characterization
How an author creates life like characters
Personification
Giving human qualities to non-human objects
Simile
A comparison that uses the words like or as
Antagonist
The person working against the protagonist
Hyperbole
An exaggeration or overstatement
Mood
How the reader feels in response to a story
Style
How an author uses words to develop an idea
Genre
The type of literature
Imagery
Words or phrases that create a picture
Point of View
The perspective from which the story is told
Symbol
Something concrete that represents something abstract
Analogy
A comparison of two or more objects