Short Story
A fictional narrative written in prose, which is shorter than a novel.
Figurative Language
Writing or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid
Imagery
words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses; used to describe how something looks, sounds, feels, tastes, or smells
Irony
The difference between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant, or the difference between what appears to be and what is actually true.
Metaphor
comparing two things without using "like" or "as"
Mood
The atmosphere or emotional feeling of a work.
Narrative
The telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events.
Point of view
In literature, the perspective from which a story is told.
Symbolism
Generally, anything that represents itself and stands for something else. Usually it is something concrete -- such as an object, action, character, or scene - that represents something more abstract.
Theme
The central idea or message of a work, the insight it offers into life.
Tone
Similar to mood, it describes the author's attitude toward his material, the audience, or both.
