English Final

Plot

the sequence of interconnected events within the story of a play, novel, film, epic, or other narrative literary work.

external

a type of literary conflict in which the protagonist has to struggle against other characters

internal

the type of conflict that occurs within a character in a story.

resolution

the final part of a story's plot, where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes

foreshadowing

a literary device that hints at future events in a story

climax

the moment of highest tension in a story when the conflict is resolved and the story turns toward its conclusion

dialogue

a written or spoken exchange between two or more characters in a story

indirect characterization

a literary device that authors use to reveal a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, speech, or appearance, instead of directly stating them

round character

a fictional character with a complex personality and depth that makes them seem lifelike to readers

point of view

the perspective from which the story is told

tone

the mood implied by an author's word choice and the way that the text can make a reader feel.

theme

a central topic, subject, or message within a narrative

Verbal irony

when what is said is the opposite of the literal meaning

dramatic irony

occurs when the audience knows something that the characters don't

Situational irony

Situational irony is when something happens that's the opposite of what's expected

symbol

an object, a person, a situation, or an action that has a literal meaning in a story but suggests or represents other meanings

allegory

a work that conveys a hidden meaning

parable

a short story that is designed to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson

fable

a short story that uses animal characters with human qualities to teach a moral lesson

mood

the general feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader.