| A | B |
|---|
| Plot | Chain of related events that tells what happens in the story |
| setting | time and place in which a story takes place |
| malice | a wish to hurt others ; ill will |
| myopic | nearsighted |
| inoculated | vaccinated |
| altruist | perso who helps others iwthout expecting in return |
| effective | bringing about a desired result |
| outcome | result ; ending |
| reveal | make known |
| structure | arrangement of parts |
| summary | brief restatement of important plot events |
| impromptu | unplanned |
| tentatively | in an undertain or hesitant way |
| intently | with close attention |
| probing | searnihg or investigating |
| ominous | threatening |
| exposition | part of the story in which we are introduced to the characters, setting, and the basic story conflict |
| rising action | part of the story in which the main character faces a series of conflicts on his or her journey toward reaching a goal |
| climax | point at which we learn the outcome of the story's main conflict |
| resolution | closing part of the story |
