| A | B |
| narrate | to give an account or tell the story of events, experiences, etc. |
| subject | the them of a book |
| resolve | to explain how the problem came to a conclusion |
| exposition | a systematic interpretation or explanation of a specific topic |
| characterize | to describe qualities of someone or something in the story |
| flashback | a scene that interrupts an action of a work to show a previous event |
| foreshadowing | the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot |
| cause | something that makes something else happen |
| suspense | excitement and anticipation regarding an outcome |
| pun | humorous use of a word to suggest a different meaning |