| A | B |
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| Plot | The events, or action, in the story |
| Exposition | The introduction to the characters, setting and problem |
| Initiating Event | The event that "kicks off" the conflict, what starts the problem |
| Rising Action | The events after the intiating event leading up to the climax, usually a large part of the book |
| Climax | The turning point of the story where the problem changes, the most intense part of the story for the main character |
| Falling Action | Events after the climax, not usually a large part of the book |
| Resolution | How the loose ends of the story get tied up |
| Conflict | The problem in the story |
| Theme | Author's central message or statement about life |
| Protagonist | The main character |
| Antagonist | The character or force causing problems |
| Setting | The time and place of the story |
