| A | B |
|---|
| conflict | a struggle between opposing forces, internal and external |
| resolution | final stage of the plot, loose ends are tied up and the story ends |
| exposition | Introduces the characters, setting and establishes the main idea |
| Rising Action | the part of the plot in which the conflict intensifies |
| Falling Action | Part of the plot after the climax has been moved and the action of the story is resolved |
| Internal Conflict | a struggle that is within the character |
| External Conflict | a charachter struggles against another character or against some outside force |
| Characterization | the techniques writers use to create and develop charachters |
| Traits | characteristics |
| motivation | what causes you to think or act |
| Dynamic/round character | one who learns a lesson, or changes behavior as a result of story events |
| Static/flat character | remains unchanged through the story |
| analyze | to break down |
