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| mood | the reader's emotional response to the text; the author creates this for the reader using details |
| setting | time, place, and mood of the plot; where and when the story takes place |
| protagonist | central or main character that is the center of most of the action; also known as the hero |
| antagonist | the character that represents the force which is opposed to the hero; also called the villain; this may be something other than a person in some cases |
| conflict | the struggle between opposing forces, the problem |
| exposition | the background information about the characters and setting the author gives at the beginning of a novel |
| rising action | the events of the novel that lead to the climax; the events include the conflicts which the main characters face |
| climax | the turning point (event) in the plot; the action and main character change because of the climax |
| falling action | the events following the climax that lead to the conclusion; the events include how the character solves the problem |
| denouement | "tying up loose ends," the main character's problem has reached an end |
| resolution | the conclusion of the novel; the main character's problem has reached an end |
| foreshadowing | the author gives clues or hints that suggest or predict future events in the plot |
| theme | the author's central message or purpose in writing; written as a SENTENCE |
| inciting incident | the event that introduces the central conflict within the plot |
