| A | B |
| fact | a statement that can be proven Parker is a detective. |
| opinion | a statement that cannot be proven Parker is gorgeous. |
| root word | "detect-" in "detective" |
| suffix | "-ive" in "detective" |
| dialogue | section of a work that contains spoken words |
| aspiration | Michael Cunningham's desire to be a congressman |
| genre | Hazardous Duty can be considered mystery, chick-lit or romance |
| internal conflict | Who should Gabby date? Should she stop snooping?) |
| external conflict | Will Harold be convicted of arson, will the murderer be caught?) |
| novel | Hazardous Duty |
| author | Christy Barritt |
| flashback | Gabby thinking about her brother’s disappearance |
| setting | Norfolk, present day |
| exposition | Gabby finds a gun |
| rising action | Cunningham's house catches on fire, Riley moves in |
| falling action | the murderer is arrested |