Hints or clues that something will happen later in the story

Example: "Deadly Cold" This shows that danger is ahead.

The opposite of what's expected

Example: Someone wishes for 200 pounds, but only recieves the money due to his son's death.

The feeling or atmosphere

Example: Happy, sad

How the author tells the story

Example: Sarcasm, anger, sadness or fear.

The person actually telling the story

Example: A crazy person (anyone who's talking)

The authors word choice to show mood, tone, and voice

Example: Specific things a character says or does

The authors message about life (not the plot)

Example: Technology is a double edge sword

Giving human qualities to non-human things

Example: The car screamed out of the parking lot

An implied comparasin between two unlike things not using like or as

Example: A wave of failure swept over the class

A direct compatasin between two unlike things that uses like or as

Example: Sam is as sharp as a balloon

Painting a picture with words, using the 5 senses

Example: The warm, golden brown pie sizzled as it came out of the oven.