Exposition, The beginning part of a story in which the events of a work of literature take place, Suspense, A feature in a work of literature which arouses excited expectation or uncertainty about what might happen., Conflict, A struggle between two opposing forces: this may be between two characters, or it may be between a character and some other force., Foreshadowing, The use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in the plot; adds intrigue and dramatic tension., Climax, The most exciting, intense or thrilling point in a literary work. It is often a turning point or pivotal moment in a story., Setting, The time and place in which the events of a work of literature take place., Protagonist, The leading character, or one of the major characters in a work of literature., Mood, A leterary element which evokes certain feelings or senses in readers through words and descriptions., Plot, A term used to describe the events that make up a story, or the main part of a story. These events relate to each other in a pattern., Characterization, The process bu which the writer reveals the personality and features of a character in the story., Motif, A dominant or reoccurring idea in a literary work; often used to contribute to the construction of the theme., Tone, The attitude of the writer towards a subject; generally conveyed through word choice, syntax or point of view., Narration, The process of telling a story; encompasses a set of techniques through which the creator of the story presents it to the reader., Flashback, When an earlier event is inserted into the normal chronological order of a narrative., Resolution, The part of the story's plot where the main problem is settled or worked out., Theme, An idea that recurs or pervades a work of literature; often the main 'message' of the story., Imagery, Visually descriptive or figurative language in a literary work.

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