| A | B |
| analogy | explaining something unfamiliar by using a comparison of similar-more familiar things |
| connotation | Attitudes and feelings associated with a word-not its dictionary definition |
| denotation | Literal or dictionary definition of a word |
| glittering generalities | propaganda technique using words with positive meanings to link to valued concepts |
| idiom | combination of words that has a meaning different than its logical meaning (e.g. "It's raining cats and dogs.") |
| stereotype | an oversimplified or unfair attitude or view of an entire group of people |
| conflict | Struggle between two forces that causes the action |
| dynamic character | A character who changes |
| flat character | A character with only one outstanding trait or feature |
| plot | The sequence of events in a story-based around a central conflict |
| round character | a character who is complex and multi-dimensional |
| static character | a character who does not change during a story |