| A | B |
|---|
| dramatic irony | irony in which the audience knows something that at least one character does not |
| verbal irony | irony in which the opposite of what is meant is said |
| setting | when and where a story takes place |
| characterization | the method by which the author reveals the personality of a character |
| dynamic characterization | process in which a character experiences drastic change or merely a subtle alteration of attitude or perception |
| direct characterization | author directly states traits of a character |
| indirect characterization | author reveals a character's traits by describing his appearance, thoughts, and effects on others |
| foreshadowing | hinting toward events to come |
| situational irony | irony in which the opposite of what is expected to happen actually happens |
| symbol | an object, event, or character which represents something else |
| allegory | a story in which all the characters symbolize something else |
| implied theme | a universal message which is not directly stated but is hinted at |
