| A | B |
| Setting | time and place in which a story occurs |
| Pacing | how quickly or slowly a story unfolds or develops |
| Audience | the intended readers for a book, essay, or body of writing |
| falling action | all conflicts are resolved and results of the most important event are discussed |
| climax | turning point/determines fate of main character |
| resolution | the ending/often a theme is implied or even stated |
| rising action | includes many types of conflicts and builds suspense |
| exposition | the beginning of the story which includes description of the protagonist and setting |