| A | B |
| conflict | the main problem in a story |
| resolution | the solution or outcome in a story |
| climax | the most exciting or turning point in a story |
| character | who the story is about; can be a person, animal, imaginary creature |
| setting | where and when a story takes place |
| plot | all of the events of a story |
| theme | the message or lesson of a story |
| stanza | poems are organized into these paragraphs |
| stereotype | an idea the people have about a group that may be faulty or paritally faulty. Ex. All police men love doughnuts. |
| rhythm | the beat of a poem |