Opponent who struggles against a hero

Balancing ideas that would, otherwise, strongly contrast

Where the personality of the character is revealed

A story that results in a happy ending after a series of conflicts that involves literary elements like humor and romance.

A conflict that is within a character's mind

A conflict within a character's mind

Emotional overtones that are attached to a word or phrase.

Phrases that are nonsensical when interpreted literally. (similes/metaphors)

Hinting at something that will happen at a later time.

A difference between appearance and reality.

Using language to “paint a picture” for the reader.

A form of writing where ideas that usually contrast are used together to grab the attention of the reader.

A relatively short story that teaches a moral lesson to the reader.

A contradictory statement that reveals a truth.

A type of writing that ridicules the actions of certain characters in an effort to evoke change.

A long speech made by a character to the audience when there is no one else on stage.

When the author creates a feeling of uncertainty.

A person, place, thing, or idea that has a deeper meaning within itself.

A story where there is an unhappy ending.