This year I learned the following terms and I applied them as I read some pretty great stuff: Allusion: An indirect reference Plot: Events that shape up a story Theme: The message or lesson of a story Diction: The words chosen to be used in writing Syntax: The arrangements of words that makes well-made sentences In/direct characterization: “makes people laugh” is indirect/ “He’s funny” is direct Static/Dynamic Characters: character that doesn’t change/ character changes Symbolism: The use of symbols to represent something Synecdoche: A figure of speech