Dynamic Character
Character changes by the end if the plot
Static Character
Character does not change
Juxtaposition
The placement of two elements side by side to show contrast
ex: cold fire
Allusion
A reference to a person, place, historical event or a literary work that a writer expects the reader to recognize and respond
Allegory
A narrative that series as an extended metaphor
Figurative language
Language that is not meant to be taken literally
Hyperbole
Exaggeration for effect
Motif
A recurring feature in a work of literature
Symbol
Any object, person, place, or action that has a meaning in itself and stands for something larger