VOCABULARY FOR STRUCTURE
Structural Techniques Definitions
Atmosphere
Climax
Dialogue
The mode or tone set by the writer.
The most intense or decisive point.
The lines spoken by characters
Exposition
The start where ideas are initiated
Flashback
Presents past events.
Flash-forward
Foreshadowing
Motif
Resolution
Setting
Focus
Shift
Tension
Presents future events
Hints at what is to come (can be misleading)
A recurring element in a story
The answer or solution to conflict
A geographical/historical moment
Emphasis is placed on something
A switch or change of focus
The feeling of emotional strain
Structural Techniques Effects
Atmosphere
Climax
Dialogue
Exposition
Flashback
Flash-forward
Foreshadowing
Motif
Resolution
Setting
Focus
Shift
Tension
Builds…
Intensifies…
Foregrounds…
Begins…
Introduces…
Introduces…
Constructs…
Reinforces
Concludes…
Foregrounds…
Foregrounds…
Changes…
Creates suspense…