Glossary H
Haiku
A traditional Japanese poem consisting of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.
Happy endings
The conclusion of a story in which the characters achieve a positive outcome.
Harmonic progression
The sequence of chords used in a musical composition to create a sense of movement and progression.
Healthcare industry
The industry that provides medical care and services.
Hermeneutics
The study of interpretation, especially of texts.
Heroic journey
The path a hero takes to achieve their goal.
Heroic protagonist
The main character in a story who displays heroic qualities and actions.
Heroic qualities
Traits of courage, strength, and selflessness in a protagonist.
Hero’s Journey
Narrative structure of a hero’s quest for self-discovery and growth.
Hidden meanings
Meanings that are not immediately apparent or obvious.
Hidden message
A message that is not immediately apparent, often requiring interpretation or decoding.
Highlighting
The act of emphasizing or drawing attention to certain aspects of a story.
Historical context
The social, cultural, and political conditions that existed during a particular historical period.
Historical events or figures
Significant events or people from the past.
Historical linguistics
Study of language change over time.
Historical setting
The time and place in which a story is set, often in the past.
Historical significance
The importance of a person, event, or idea in history, often used as inspiration for writing.
History
The study of past events and their significance.
Honoring
Paying tribute or respect to a person or idea through writing.
Hook phrase
A catchy or memorable phrase used to grab the reader’s attention and draw them into a piece of writing.
Horror
A genre of fiction that aims to scare or unsettle the reader.
Hubris
Excessive pride or arrogance.
Hubris flaw
Excessive pride or arrogance that leads to a character’s downfall in literature.
Human Attributes Description
A detailed explanation of the physical or personality traits of a human.
Human emotions
Feelings experienced by humans, such as joy, sadness, anger, and fear.
Human-like qualities
Characteristics or traits that resemble those of a human being.
Human nature
The inherent characteristics and behaviors of humans.
Humor
The quality of being amusing or comical.
Humorous criticism form
A form of criticism that uses humor to make a point or critique.
Humorous undercutting
Using humor to undermine or contradict a serious or important statement or situation.
Hymn style
A poetic form that uses repetition and a regular meter, often used in religious or spiritual writing.
Hype culture
The promotion of something to an exaggerated level, often through social media and advertising.
Hyperbole
Exaggerated language used for emphasis or effect.
Hyperbole exaggeration for effect
The use of exaggerated language for emphasis or effect.