| A | B |
|---|
| Introduction | background information including who the characters are and what the problem is |
| Complications | develops as the character struggles with different possible solutions |
| Climax | the characters make a final decision that settles the conflict |
| Resolution | the write suggests what the characters feel or do |
| Conflict | The struggle between opposing forces. |
| Human vs. man/woman | Ex: An argument and/or physical fight. |
| Human vs. himself | Ex: A character who regrets a decision. |
| Human vs. nature | Ex: Characters facing tornadoes |
| Human vs. society | Ex: A suspect in a crime facing the jury. |
| Human vs. the supernatural | Ex: A character dealing with ghosts |
| Human vs. technology/machine | Ex: A character whose computer crashes. |
| Symbolism | when an object stands for or represents an idea |
| Irony | literary technique that involves differences between appearance and reality |
| Epiphany | a moment of enlightenment or understanding; a “light bulb moment” ...a HA! |
| Literary meaning | the exact meaning/sense |
| Figurative meaning | expressive |
| Suspense | reader’s tension |
| Foreshadowing | the use of hints or clues to suggest future action. |
| Flashback | return to a past event. |
