Climax: That point in the story where you know that the dilemma has been resolved.
Denouement: What happens as a result of the dilemma being resolved.
Antagonists: Forces creating the dilemma. Must have both positive and negative forces or there is no dilemma. They can be a person, thing, situation, or belief.
Theme: A universal truth about people – the things they do, the way they are, that can be applied to your life. Not a dippy moral.
Parable: Short tale that illustrates a universal truth, a belief that appeals to all people.
Foreshadowing: A device where the author gives clues that hint at later events in the story. Makes surprise endings more believable.
Symbol: Something that has meaning in itself and also stands for or represents something else. (American flag – patriotism, Dove – peace, Crucifix – our faith)
