The plan or pattern of events in a story.

• exposition

• plot

• theme

• tone

An interruption in the chronological order of events in a story in order to present a conversation or event that happened before the beginning.

• flash-forward

• theme

• flashback

• foreshadowing

A reflection of the writer’s attitude toward the subject.

• theme

• foreshadowing

• flashback

• tone

Conversation between two or more characters.

• tone

• dialogue

• mood

• flashback

The author gives certain information and lets the readers decide their own conclusions regarding the character of a person in the story.

• indirect characterization

• direct characterization

• theme

• plot

Fits our preconceived notions about type.

• flat character

• dynamic character

• static character

• stock character

The author comes right out and tells the reader what a certain character is like.

• theme

• direct characterization

• round character

• indirect characterization

A struggle that takes place within a character’s

mind.

• external conflict

• theme

• internal conflict

• plot

Height of action or interest in the story.

• plot plan

• climax

• exposition

• falling action

Introduces setting and characters.

• rising action

• exposition

• falling action

• resolution