| A | B |
|---|
| exposition | Provides background information and introduces characters and setting. |
| rising action | The conflict in the story becomes obvios. Problems begin to happen and suspense begins to build |
| climax | the peak of interest and intensity. |
| falling action | The suspense is over but the the results of the descion or action that caused the climax are not yet fully worked out. |
| resolution | it explains how the conflict is resolved and may also answer the remaining questions about the plot. |
| setting | the time and place a story takes place |
| characters | a person or animal who takes part in the action of a story, novel, or play. |
| foreshadowing | hinting about an event that will occur later in the story. |
| theme | the message about life or human nature that the writer is trying to tell the reader |
| plot | The sequence of actions and events. |
