Allegory

an extended metaphor in which objects, persons, and actions in a narrartive are equated with meanings that lie outside the narrative itself.

 Allusion

A reference in a literary work to a person, place or event in another work of literature or in history, art, and music.

Author's purpose

A writer usually writes for one or more of those purposes.

 Characters

The people, animals, or imaginary creatures who take part in the action of a story.

Antagonist

The principal character in opposition to the protagonist in the narrative in drama.

Protagonist

The central character or hero, usually the one with whom the audience tends to identify.

 Main Character

the most important character(s) in the story

 Minor Character

Interact with the main character and move the story along.

Dynamic Character

Usually a main character who undergoes changes as the plot unfolds.

Static Character

Remains the same throughout the story.

Flat Characters

Are described simplyor in only one dimension.

Round Characters

Are revealed through many, diverse traits.

Foil

A character who provides a striking contrast to another character.

Characterization

The methods a writer uses to develops characters.

 Conflict

The struggle between opposing forces.

   External Conflict

Involves a character pitted against an outside force.

Internal Conflict

Is one that occurs within the character.

Flashback

A conversation an episode, or an event that happened before the beginning of story.