| A | B |
| characterization | development of a character |
| meter | arrangement of stressed/unstressed syllables |
| integrity | following a moral code |
| sermon | speech based on Scripture |
| foreshadowing | clues to suggest the future |
| political speech | speech focused on government or politics |
| persuasion | speech or writing to motivate audience to act in a certain way |
| origin myth | tale explaining how life began |
| secondary characters | minor characters |
| repetition | restating idea using same words |
| protagonist | main character in a literary work |
| antagonist | character or force in conflict with protagonist |
| setting | time and place |