[{"term": "Theme", "definition": "The underlying message or central idea of a literary work."}, {"term": "Symbolism", "definition": "Using objects, characters, or events to represent abstract ideas."}, {"term": "Metaphor", "definition": "A comparison between two unlike things without using \"like\" or \"as.\""}, {"term": "Simile", "definition": "A comparison using \"like\" or \"as\" (e.g., \"fast as lightning\")."}, {"term": "Tone", "definition": "The author's attitude toward the subject matter."}, {"term": "Characterization", "definition": "How an author develops and reveals a character's personality."}, {"term": "Conflict", "definition": "The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot."}, {"term": "Foreshadowing", "definition": "Hints or clues about events that will happen later in the story."}]