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| setting | the time and place in which the events of a narrative occur |
| time | date, hour, season, period of history |
| place | nation, city, geographic location |
| conflict | a problem or struggle between two opposing forces |
| conflict with the weather or an animal | person vs. nature |
| conflict with another; verbally or physically | person vs. person |
| conflict with laws or values | person vs. society |
| conflict with the supernatural | person vs. unknown |
| conflict with technology | person vs. machine |
| conflict with your conscience | person vs. self |
| plot | a series of related events that bring about the resolution of some conflict or problem |
| exposition | the beginning of the story (usually) which explains the background and setting and introduces the characters |
| rising action | the central part of the story during which various problems arise leading up to the climax |
| climax | the turning point of the story when the main character makes a decision that ends a conflict |
| falling action | the action or dialogue that leads the story to an ending |
| resolution | the part in which the problems are solved-the end of the story |
| Characterization | the methods an author uses to reveal the characters to the reader |
| "Grace had beautiful long hair and smiled at everyone" | physical traits/personality |
| Kevin stomped his feet and said, "This is stupid! I'm not doing it!" | speech and behavior |
| "It seems like no one wants to be around Fred" | opinions and reactions of other characters |
| "Mike was proud that he would be on the high honor roll." | inner thoughts and feelings |
| protagonist | the main character |
| antagonist | the opposing force |
| theme | the central idea or observation about "life" in the story |
