| A | B |
| plot | a series of related events |
| complications | characters face new problems |
| suspense | gives the reader a sense of uncertainty or anxiety |
| resolution | the loose ends of the story are tied up |
| table of contents | topics covered in the book |
| captions | explain the subject of pictures |
| an example of CONFLICT | A family is threatened by a hungry bear. |
| climax | a story's most exciting moment |
| although | clue word-contrasting two items |
| such as | clue words-presenting an example |