| CONFLICT | struggle between two opposing forces |
| CHARACTERIZATION | methods by which writers create, reveal, or develop their characters. |
| PROTAGONIST | the main character in a drama or other literary work, usually perceived as a positive or champion character |
| ANTAGONIST | a character in a story or play who opposes the main character, usually one who is perceived as an adversary / enemy |
| FOIL | character who provides a striking contrast to another character, points out strengths and weaknesses of another character. Good vs. Evil |
| a/an – not or without: | apathy – lack of interest or concern |
| ann/enni : year: | anniversary – the yearly recurrence of a date |
| archy – rule, government : | monarchy – government by a monarch |
| aud/ audi – hear, listening, sound | audition – the act of hearing |
| auto – self | automatic: operating independent of external influence |
| bell – war | bellicose – inclined or eager to fight |
| ben/bon – good | benefit – something that promotes well-being |
| bi, di – two | ambidextrous: – able to use both hands equ |
| biblio – book | bibliography: a list of writings related to a given |
| bio -life | biology – study of life |