| A | B |
|---|
| The time and place in which the story happens | setting |
| The conclusion of the story where all loose ends are tied up | resolution |
| The people, animals, or imaginary creatures that take part in the action of a story | characters |
| Sets the stage for the story - characters are introduced, the setting is described, and the conflict begins to unfold | exposition |
| The sequence of events in a story | plot |
| Happens as the story continues and the plot gets more complex - suspense and a feeling of excitement and energy build | rising action |
| A problem or struggle between two or more opposing forces | conflict |
| The method an author uses to make his/her characters seem real. | characterization |
| A turning point in the plot | climax |
| The main character who is involved in the main conflict of the story | protagonist |
| Must be written as an original sentence | theme |
| Without this event, the story would not happen. | inciting incident |
