1. archetype imagery Synonyms; example, pattern
 a character, symbol, story pattern, or other element that is common to human experience across culture and that occurs frequently in literature, myth, and folklore
Synonyms; example, pattern
imagery
the ability to form mental images of things or events that appeal to the 5 senses
Synonyms; imagination, visualize

2. setting
the time and place in which the story takes place.
Synonym: environment, location,
point of view
the mode of narration that an author uses to let the readers “hear” and “see” what takes place in a story, poem, essay etc.
Synonym: perspective, standpoint, viewpoint

3. conflict Mood a struggle between opposing forces
Synonyms; struggle, dispute
Mood
the overall emotional quality of a work, which is created by the author's language and tone and the subject matter
Synonyms; feeling, emotions

4. plot pacing the sequence of related events that make up a story
Synonyms; story plan, outline of story
pacing
the amount of time a writer gives to describing an event
Synonyms; controlling, timing

5. epic tone a long narrative poem about the deeds of heroes or gods
Synonyms; myth, legend
tone
 writer's or speaker's attitude towards a subject
Synonyms; mood, feelings

6. diction denotation The literal meaning of a word
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
Synonym: formal words, informal words
denotation
The literal meaning of a word
Synonym: exact meaning, dictionary meaning

7. allegory connotation cool Lit
A story, poem or picture that can that have a hidden meaning.
Synonyms; symbol, analogy, metaphor
connotation
the suggested or implied meaning or emotion associated with a word—beyond its literal definition.
Synonyms; hint, hidden meaning
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