| A | B |
| Plot | sequence of events |
| nonfiction | real events described in a story |
| Antagonist | has a conflict with the main character |
| Climax | High point of the story |
| exposition | part of the story where characters and setting is introduced |
| protagonist | main character of the story |
| setting | time and place of the story |
| resolution/denouement | conflict is resolved; ending of story |
| Conflict | struggle between characters |