Point of View
Perspective from which the story is told
· First-person: narrator is a character in the story; uses “I,” “we,” etc.
· Third-person: narrator outside the story; uses “he,” “she,” “they”
· Third-person limited: narrator tells only what one character perceives
· Third-person omniscient: narrator can see into the minds of all characters.
Style
The distinctive way that a writer uses language including such factors as word choice, sentence length, arrangement, and complexity, and the use of figurative language and imagery.
Suspense
A feeling of excitement, curiosity, or expectation about what will happen.
Symbol
Person, place, or thing that represents something beyond itself, most often something concrete or tangible that represents an abstract idea.
Antagonist
The person or force that works against the hero of the story.
Protagonist
The main character in a story, often a good or heroic type.