| A | B |
|---|
| exposition | introduces the setting and characters |
| rising action | introduces the conflict or problem |
| climax | turning point of a story/highest tension point |
| falling action | part of the story when the conflict lessens |
| resolution | a story's conclusion or ending |
| setting | time and place of the action in a story |
| mood | emotional atmosphere |
| character traits | the qualities, attitudes, and values that a character possesses |
| motivation | the reasons for a character's actions |
| theme | central message of the story |
| direct characterization | writer describes the character |
| indirect characterization | writer reveals the character through speech and actions |
| plot | the sequence of events in a story |
| universal theme | a recurring theme |
