Miscellaneous Elements Flashcards
setting
time and place
point of view
whose eyes the reader sees the story through
first person POV
the protagonist tells the story
third person limited
the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of a few characters
third person omniscient
the narrator knows all of the characters’ thoughts and feelings
third person objective
the narrator knows no one’s thoughts or feelings
perspective
the viewpoint of the character or narrator
conflict
problem or struggle
internal conflict
a struggle within the character, like having to make a decision
external conflict
a struggle outside of the character, like an argument with another character
flashback
the story goes back in time
foreshadowing
the author gives hints or clues about what will happen later
suspense
creates a sense of anticipation
mood
the emotional atmosphere of the story
irony
the opposite of what you think will happen occurs
