Term

Definition

Example

1

Point-of-view

 

 

2

Verb tense

 

 

3

Atmosphere/mood

 

 

4

Foreshadowing

 

 

5

Suspense

 

 

6

Plot

 

 

7

Style

 

 

8

Dialogue/dialect

 

 

9

Setting

 

 

10

Syntax

 

 

11

Diction

 

 

12

Similes/metaphors

 

 

13

Contrast

 

 

14

Climax

 

 

15

Irony (esp. dramatic irony)

 

 

 

 

16

Round/flat characters

 

 

17

Protagonist

 

 

18

Antagonist

 

 

19

Chance

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

Theme

 

 

21

Creation of character

 

 

22

Narrative flow

 

 

23

Digression

 

 

24

Juxtaposition

 

 

25

Arc of change

 

 

26

Movement/motion

 

 

27

Show not tell

 

 

28

Verisimilitude

(credibility)

 

 

29

Describe and action

 

 

30

Art of dialogue

 

 

31

Details (name it, be specific, concrete)

 

 

32

Close observation of life

 

 

33

Passage of time

 

 

34

In medias res

 

 

35

Motivation

 

 

36