| A | B |
| setting | place and time for a story |
| conflict | problem of the story |
| climax | high point for the story |
| falling action | events after the climax |
| rising action | events before the climax |
| character | person,animal, or inanimate object |
| exposition | beginning (three parts: setting, characters, basic plot |
| protagonist | main character |
| antagonist | person causing problem for main character |
| resolution | end of the story; resolving the conflict |
| antiaircraft | missles used to attack planes and bring them down |
| antibiotic | substance used to destory microorganisms and infections |
| antidote | remedy for counteracting poisons |
| antiseptic | cream or liquid used to clean an infected area |
| antisocial | unwilling to associate with others |