Vocabulary Part 1

An idea that recurs in a piece of literature.

• Theme

• Character Analysis

• Inference

• Setting

The process of evaluating the specific traits of a character.

• Theme

• Character

• Character Analysis

• Story elements

A decorative design or pattern

• Theme

• Interence

• Conflict

• Motif

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

• Character Analysis

• Inference

• Story elements

• Plot

A struggle between two opposing forces.

• Theme

• Character

• Inference

• Conflict

Essential elements keep the story running smoothly and allow the action to develop.

• Setting

• Story elements

• Plot

• Exposition

The use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities, by giving them symbolic meanings that are different form their literal sense.

• Story Elements

• Symbolism

• Conflict

• Inference

The sequence of events where each event affect the next one.

• Story Elements

• Plot

• Setting

• Conflict

The insertion of background information within a story

• Inciting Incident

• Climax

• Rising Action

• Exposition

Is an event that hooks the reader/ viewer into the story

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Inciting incident

• Falling Action