| A | B |
|---|
| characterization | the way in which writers develop characters |
| plot | the sequence of events in a story |
| inference | logical assumption about something not stated |
| climax | the point of highest action in a story |
| conflict | the problem between opposing forces |
| prediction | an educated guess |
| rising action | events that occur before the climax |
| setting | the location of a story |
| exposition | introduction of the characters, setting, and situation |
| resolution | the final outcome or how the conflict is resolved |
| direct characterization | the author states exactly what the character is like |
| indirect characterization | the reader must figure out what the character is like by the words and actions of the character or someone else's words. |
| internal conflict | is a problem within the character |
| external conflict | a conflict between the character and an outside force |
| fiction | features imaginary events and characters |
| plagued | tormented by |
| craned | stretching out the neck to get a better view |
| ravaged | destroyed or ruined |
| tyrant | cruel ruler |
| gnawing | biting or chewing on with teeth |
| mauled | attacked by and injured |
| spasm | a short sudden burst as in a cough |
| theme | message of a story |
| noun | a person, place or thing |
| abstract noun | names something that cannot be experienced by the five senses |
