Duplicate of Review of 25 Literary Elements & Devices

In a story, the highest or most intense point in the development

A character telling the story is taking part in the story; i.e. I, me, my

"That guy can swing on his web for miles and never come down"

The introduction of setting, character, and basic situation in a story

Writer's attitude toward his or her subject

A comparison between two things using like or as

A description that appeals to one's five senses

Comparison of two things without using like or as.

Atmosphere or feeling we get from the story

When the character telling the story is an outside observer.

Hints that the author gives of things that are to come in the story.

A device used to examine the differences between two things.

A conversation between characters; can be used to move the action along.

The main character in a story

When an object or specific element of the story is intended to stand for or represent something else, usually an idea.

Reference to a well-known person, event, place, literary work or work of art.

Where and when a story takes place

Problem or struggle between opposing forces

When a character undergoes a major change over the course of the story

Shows events from before the present time of the story, often to reveal a character's motives

An author's word choice

Universal idea conveyed in the story; usually lesson about life

After the climax, usually concludes the story

Force or character working against the main character in a story

Giving inanimate objects human characteristics