| A | B |
| plot | the sequence of events in a literary work |
| climax | the high point of interest or suspense in a literary work |
| tragic flaw | something that a tragic hero has |
| drama | a story written to be performed by actors |
| point of view | perspective from which something is considered or evaluated |
| conflict | a struggle between opposing forces |
| emotional appeal | attempts to arouse the audiences' feelings |
| monologue | a speech delivered entirely by one person or character |
| acts | units of a play |
| dramatic | a contradiction between what a character thinks and what the reader already knows |
| parable | a story that teaches a mora lesson |
| falling action | events after climax |