| A | B |
| Setting | When and Where the story takes place. |
| Major | The main character responsible for moving the story forward. |
| Climax | The turning point and greatest moment of tension. |
| Conflict | The struggle between two opposing forces. |
| Nature | The conflict between a character and _____ is against natural forces. |
| Society | The conflict between a character and _____ is against rules or laws. |
| Self | The conflict between the character and _____ is against their personal thoughts. |
| Internal | The conflict inside a character. |
| Plot | The sequence of events. |
| External | The conflict outside a character. |
| Exposition | The introduction. |
| Resolution | The outcome of the story. |
| Inciting | The incident that sets the plot in motion. |
| Rising | The action after the exposition and conflict is introduced. |
| Falling | The action when the tension is decreasing. |