protagonist
antagonist
exposition
climax
resolution
theme
Central idea of a work of literature
point of view
The perspective from which a story is told
setting
The context in time and place in which the action of a story occurs.
conflict
simile
metaphor
alliteration
hyperbole
symbol
personification
onomatopoeia
mood
internal conflict
A struggle between opposing needs, desires, or emotions within a single character
external conflict
figurative language
irony
plot
suspense
allusion
A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.
foreshadowing