| A | B |
|---|
| exposition | necessary background information given to the reader |
| rising action | events that build up to the highest point of excitement or turning point |
| climax | the highest point of excitement or the turning point of the story |
| falling action | events that occur after the climax and resolve the conflict |
| internal conflict | the struggle of opposing ideas within a character |
| external conflict | the struggle of opposing character outside of the character |
| setting | time and place the story takes place |
| theme | message/lesson/moral of the story |
| plot | events that make up the story |
| characterization | techniques the author uses to help the reader get to know his/her characters |
| characteristic | personality traits of the characters |
| dynamic character | characters that change during the story |
| static character | minor characters that do not undergo a change throughout the story |
| protagonist | the hero of the story |
| anatagonist | the bad guy of the story |
