Keystone Literature Fiction - Stories

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Tone

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The attitude of the author toward the audience, characters, subject, or the work itself (e.g., serious, humorous).

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Imagery

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Descriptive or figurative language in a literary work; the use of language to create sensory impressions.

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Satire

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A literary approach that ridicules or examines human vice or weakness.

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Conflict/Problem

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A struggle or clash between opposing characters, forces, or emotions.

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Exposition

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A narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere of a literary work; how the reader feels while reading.

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Theme

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

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Characterization

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The process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.

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Climax

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story; the turning point.