| A | B |
| plot | the main idea of story |
| theme | the message the reader receives |
| tone | the author's attitude toward a subject |
| mood | how the reader feels when reading |
| simile | a comparison using "like" or "as" |
| situational irony | the situation is not used for what it should be used |
| hyperbole | an exaggeration, a lie |
| symbol | an object or idea that represents a larger meaning |
| dynamic character | a character who makes a complete change in attitude and beliefs |
| third person, limited point of view | author tells story describing what he sees |