| A | B |
| plot | is made up of a series of related events |
| exposition | the first stage of a typical story’s plot that introduces the character’s and setting |
| conflict | a struggle between opposing forces |
| rising action | events that develop and builds the conflict, increasing interest |
| climax | the high point of the conflict, when the tension is greatest |
| falling action | events that result from the decision or action of the climax |
| resolution | the final outcomes in the story |
| theme | a message about life that a writer wants you to understand |