| A | B |
|---|
| the end of the story | resolution |
| the highest point of action in a story | climax |
| the "people in the story" | characters |
| the events leading up to the highest point | rising action |
| where the story takes place | setting |
| the perspective the story is told from | point of view |
| the events after the highest point | falling action |
| the beginning of the story, the background information | exposition |
| what the author wants the reader to learn or think about | theme |
