TermsforPM3McGavernEdit

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Plot

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The events that make up a story, what happens.

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Setting

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The time, place, and circumstances of a story.

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Characterization

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Direct or indirect development of a character through physical descriptions, dialogue, characters' inner thoughts, and actions.

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Conflict

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Struggle between two opposing forces.

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Coming of Age

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Story of a character growing up and going through life-defining changes, literally or metaphorically.

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Universal Themes

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Ideas that apply to anyone, anywhere, regardless of culture.

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Argument

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The process of using logical reasoning to convince an audience to accept your point of view.

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Logical Reasoning

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Expressing a point of view by offering reasons to support your main thesis.

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Rhetoric

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

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Argumentative Appeals

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Ways in which an arguer attempts to gain support from his/her/their audience (a.k.a rhetorical appeals).