the main character in a literary work

conflict where a character struggles against an outside force (nature, technology, person, etc.)

the use of clues that suggest events that have yet to occur; hints about the future events

when a voice outside the story tells the story, but only through one character's eyes

central message or insight of life revealed

highest point of interest or suspense; the turning point at which the conflict begins to be resolved; the "ah ha" moment

word choice including denotation (literal meanings) and connotation (an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning). The choice of words an author chooses to use.

conflict that involves a character in conflict with him or herself (emotions/decisions)

it is up to the reader to draw conclusions about the character based on indirect information such as dialogue, action, thoughts or other characters

the sequence of events in a literary work

all loose ends are tied up; conflict solved, etc...

a reference to a well-known person, place, event, and literary work