| A | B |
| Conflict | the opposition of forces which ties one incident to antoher and makes the plot move. |
| Foreshadowing | events that happens early in the story that gives a hint to what is coming |
| Exposition | The part of the story that introduces the characters, the setting and the basic situation |
| Climax | the highest point of the interest and the turning point of the story |
| Resolution | it's the end of the conflict |
| Setting | time and place of the action |
| Irony | the difference between what might be expected and what actually happens |
| Symbolism | something that stands for something else |
| Theme | a central message revealed in the story |
| Antagonist | "bad guy" leading character |
| Protagonist | "good guy" leading character |