Short Story
A fictional narrative written in prose, which is shorter than a novel.
<span></span>Figurative Language
Writing or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid
<span></span>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
<span></span>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.
<span></span>Metaphor
comparing two things without using "like" or "as"
<span></span>Mood
The atmosphere or emotional feeling of a work.
<span></span>Narrative
The telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events.
<span></span>Point of view
In literature, the perspective from which a story is told.
<span></span>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.
<span></span>Theme
The central idea or message of a work, the insight it offers into life.
<span></span>Tone
<span>Similar to mood, it describes the author's attitude toward his material, the audience, or both.</span>