Across
- 4. A universally recognized character type or symbol in storytelling.
- 5. The emotional atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.
- 7. A scene set in a time earlier than the main story, used to provide background or context.
- 9. An object or goal that drives the plot, though its specific nature may be unimportant.
- 11. A figure of speech comparing two unlike things without using “like” or “as.”
- 12. The portion of a story that introduces background information, such as setting and characters.
- 13. The main character around whom the story revolves.
- 15. The distinct tone or style of the narrator or author in a literary work.
Down
- 1. The final resolution or outcome of a story’s plot, following the climax.
- 2. A literary device that hints at events to come later in the story.
- 3. A character or force that opposes the protagonist and creates conflict.
- 6. A suspenseful ending to a chapter or scene that leaves the reader eager to know what happens next.
- 8. The history or background provided for a character or situation, usually before the main plot.
- 10. A commonly recurring theme or device in literature, often used as a storytelling shortcut.
- 14. A narrative that operates on two levels, typically conveying a deeper moral or political meaning.