| Term | Definition |
| Science Fiction | Set in the future, possible, science and/or technology |
| Fantasy | Impossible, imaginary creatures, events, settings |
| Plot | What happens in the story |
| Theme | Central idea or message |
| Setting | Time and Place |
| Subject | What the story is about |
| Climax | High point in the action |
| Humans | Monsters on Maple Street |
| Multivac | Computer |
| Please | Key Item |
| Brekkfast Briks | Cereal that tastes like moldy doormats |
| Mr. Johansen | Long lost love of the princess |
| cheerful | Mr. Johnson's mood |
| Anxiety | when you're worried or anxious about something |
| Irony | Surprise twist or unexpected ending |