| A | B |
|---|
| conflict | a struggle between opposing forces |
| internal conflict | a struggle in the mind of a character |
| external conflict | a character struggles against another character or nature |
| exposition | introduces the setting and main character(s) |
| rising action | second part of plot structure/introduces the conflict |
| climax | turning point of the story |
| falling action | the fourth part of the plot where the conflict lessens |
| resolution | a story's ending or conclusion |
| setting | the time and place of the story |
| conflict | problem or struggle faced by a character |
| subplot | a secondary story |
| mood | emotional atmosphere |
| character traits | qualities, attitudes, or values of a character |
| character motives | the reasons for a character's actions |
| plot | the sequence of events in a story/divided into five parts |
| theme | central message of a story |
