3. Narrative Structure: Orientation – Who or what, where and when. Complication Series of Events Resolution

4. Imagery A group of images (mental pictures) created by a composer. Example: ‘the blood spurted violently from the deep gash in his knee’

5. Theme An abstract idea explored in a text. Example: ‘This story portrays the importance of loyalty.’

6. Mood The atmosphere or feeling in a text. Example: ‘sombre, reflective, exhilarating.’

7. Symbolism A person, place or thing comes to represent an abstract idea or concept. It is anything that stands for something beyond itself. Example: ‘A crown symbolises a monarchy.’

8. Onomatopoeia Words that attempt to copy or resemble a sound. Example: ‘swish, bang, crackle.’