| A | B |
|---|
| antagonist | the villain or "bad guy" in the story |
| protagonist | the hero or heroine in the story |
| exposition | the part of the book or story where you learn where the story takes place, what may have happened before, and who the main characters are |
| rising action | the roadblocks or problems that occur during the story |
| climax | the scariest, most exciting, or dangerous part of the story; the turning point of the story |
| falling action | what happens after the climax that helps to end the story |
| resolution | how the book, story, or chapter ends |
| setting | when and where the story takes place |
