| A | B |
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| plot | arrangement of events in a story |
| theme | the author's message or concern |
| oral tradition | the passing of songs or stories from generation to generation |
| exposition | sets up the situation; introduces characters, setting, and conflict |
| setting | the time and place of the action in a story |
| conflict | the problem or struggle |
| legend | a traditional story about the past that is believed to be based on real events |
| rising action | events that increase the tension |
| internal conflict | the struggle occurs in the character's mind |
| falling action | events after the climax |
| external conflict | a character sstruggles against an outside force |
| climax | the highest point of tension |
| resolution | the outcome |
| tone | the writer or speaker's attitude toward a subject/audience |
| prediction | an educated guess about upcoming events or actions |
