| A | B |
| Caring | Warm feelings between one character and another |
| Character | Person in the story |
| Climax | Where the story gets good |
| Development | Events leading up to the climax |
| Fantasy | Unrealistic circumstances |
| Growth | Changes in the character as the story progresses |
| Journey | The direction of the story leading to the conclusive ending |
| Originality | What sets the story apart from other stories |
| Plot | Conflict of the story |
| Realistic | Could happen in real life |
| Setting | Time and location of the story |
| Theme | Overall message of the story |
| Thoughtfulness | Depth and meaning of the story |
| Twists | Plot quirks that keep the reader interested |