| A | B |
|---|
| antagonist | the character who opposes the main character |
| characterization | the way the wirter reveals the nature of a character |
| climax | the high point of interest in a story or play |
| exposition | th part of the story that provides background information |
| flashback | an interruption to describe an event that took place at a later time |
| foreshadowing | giving hints or clues about future events |
| imagery | words that appeal to the reader's senses |
| mood | feeling or atmosphere the writer creates |
| parody | a work that comically imitates another |
| plot | the sequence of events in a story |
| point of view | the perspective from which a story is told |
| protagonist | the main character in the story |
| satire | making fun of people's foolishness or weaknesses |
| setting | time and place where the action of a work takes place |
| theme | the main idea or message of a work of literature |
