Antagonist The antagonist is a major character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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1 Allusion An allusion is a brief, direct or indirect reference to a person, place, or event from history, literature or mythology which author hopes or assumes the reader will recognize. Antagonist The antagonist is a major character or force that opposes the protagonist. Antecedent Action This is the significant action that takes place before the story begins. Anticlimax Anticlimax is a sudden shift from a relatively serious or elevated mood to one more comic trivial. Antihero An Antihero is a protagonist who has none of the qualities normally expected of a hero. Atmosphere (or mood) the atmosphere or mood is the prevailing feeling created by the story. Atmosphere usually sets up expectations in the reader about the outcome of an episode or plot. Character A limited, minor character only one apparent quality is a flat character. A round character is a realistic character with several dimensions. Where as a realistic character is multidimensional and recognizable as having complex relationships and motivations, a stereotyped character is predictable unidimensional and recognizable to the reader as of a type eg, the jock, the nerd A dimensional character, often the protagonist, is a character who undergoes a significant change, usually in his/her outlook on life. A Static character, on the other hand who does not change at any time in the story. Character Sketch a character sketch is a description of a character's moral disposition and behavioural qualities including specific examples and quotations from the story. Climax The climax is the highest point of emotional intensity in a story. Complicating Incident the event which initiates a conflict. Confidante The confidant(e) is the person with who, a character, usually a protagonist,shares his/her thought. Feelings, and intentions.

2 Conflict ( or Predicament) This term refers to the struggle between opposing characters or force. Ie.. the protagonist and someone or something else. Conflict between two characters-- This struggle might be physical, emotional, or psychological. Conflict within a character-- In this case, the character experiences conflict(s)in emotion and/or thought Contrast( and Juxtaposition) Contrast refers to a difference, especially a striking difference, between two things being compared. Crisis A crisis is a moment of intense conflict. The major crisis of the story is called the climax. Dénouement ( Or resolution) Dénouement ( Day-NEW-mahn) is the french word for Unknotting and refers to the unknotting of or resolution to the plot or conflict. Dialect Dialect is a manner of speaking variation on a language peculiar to an individual, a person, a socail class, or a geographic region. Dialogue Any conversation between two or more characters in a story. Diction for each story, the writer chooses and arranges words appropriately for his or her purpose, subject, story type, characters, and style. Dilemma A dilemma is a situation in which a character must make a choice between two disagreeable, or two unfavourable alternatives. Epiphany epiphany refers to a moment of significant realization and insight experienced by the protagonist, often at the end of the story. Episode An episode is an incident or event within the main plot of a story. Escapist Fiction this refers to stories written solely to entertain the reader.

3 Exposition Exposition is background information provided by the author to further the development of plot, conflict, setting, and characterization. Fantasy A fantasy is a highly exaggeration or improbable story. Fiction Fiction is any narrative which is invented or imagined. Flashback A flashback is a sudden switch in the plot from the present to the past. Foil A Foil is a character who behaviour, attitude, and/or opinions contrast with those of the protagonist. Foreshadowing This is a device which hints or warns of events to happen later in the story. Form Form is a general term referring to the way in which a story is put together, its shape or structure Hero (or Heroine) This is a protagonist in a story who possesses heroic qualities, such as courage, or virtues, such as honesty. Images ( and imagery) Images are concrete details and figures of speech that help the reader form vivid impressions of the subject of the writing. Indeterminate Ending A story ending in which there is no clear outcome, result, or resolved conflict. In medias res In medias res ( In MA-deas RAS) is a Latin term which refers to readers joining a story in the middle of things Irony Irony involves contrast between two elements and as a literary device, provides depth of meaning and impact. Verbal Irony: Occurs when what a character says contrasts with what the character actually means.

4 Dramatic Irony: Occurs when what a character believe or says contrasts with what we know to be true. Situational Irony: Occurs when what takes place contrasts with what was expected or seems appropriate. Local Colour (and regionalism) Local colour refers to the detail of the story that is specific to a geographic region or an environment. Moral The stated or implied lesson of a story is called the moral. Suspense Suspense is the feeling of anxiety and uncertainty experienced by the reader about the outcome of events or the protagonist s destiny. Symbol A symbol is something that stands for or represents something else. Ie, Dove Peace, Snake Evil ( Garden of Eve) Theme The theme is the central idea of the story, usually implies rather then directly stated. Universality Universality is the quality of a story which gives it relevance beyond the narrow confines of its particular character, subject, or setting. Verisimilitude Verisimilitude is a life-like quality possessed by a story as revealed through its plot, setting,conflict, and characterization. Vicarious Experience Vicarious Experience refers to the reader sharing imaginatively character's feelings and experiences. The End Refers to nothing after, end of story or terms. Good luck! Your T.A Tanaya!

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