The events that make up a story, particularly as they relate to one another in a pattern, in a sequence, through cause and effect, how the reader views the story, or simply by coincidence.

The part of the story, usually near the beginning, in which the characters are introduced, the background is explained, and the setting is described.

The place and the time frame in which a story takes place.

Words or phrases that appeal to the reader’s senses; also called Imagery.

One of the people (or animals) in a story.

Techniques used to create and develop a character by what, 1) he/she does or says, 2) other characters say about him/her, or how they react to him/her, and 3) the author reveals directly or through a narrator.

A problem or struggle between two opposing forces in a story, 1) Person Against Person; 2) Person Against Self; 3) Person Against Society; and 4) Person Against Nature.

The central part of the story during which various problems arise after a conflict is introduced.

The high point in the action of a story; the turning point.

The events following the climax (the logical result of the climax) that leads the reader into the story’s end.

The part of the story in which the problems are solved and the action comes to a satisfying end. Also called Denouement.

The major idea or the message of a literary or artistic work. The message about life or human nature that is “the focus” in the story that the writer tells.

The author’s attitude toward a subject.

The emotion or feeling created by a literary work.

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Story Terminology

Question	Answer
Plot	The events that make up a story, particularly as they relate to one another in a pattern, in a sequence, through cause and effect, how the reader views the story, or simply by coincidence.
Exposition	The part of the story, usually near the beginning, in which the characters are introduced, the background is explained, and the setting is described.
Setting	The place and the time frame in which a story takes place.
Sensory Language	Words or phrases that appeal to the reader’s senses; also called Imagery.
Character	One of the people (or animals) in a story.
Characterization	Techniques used to create and develop a character by what, 1) he/she does or says, 2) other characters say about him/her, or how they react to him/her, and 3) the author reveals directly or through a narrator.
Conflict	A problem or struggle between two opposing forces in a story, 1) Person Against Person; 2) Person Against Self; 3) Person Against Society; and 4) Person Against Nature.
Rising Action	The central part of the story during which various problems arise after a conflict is introduced.
Climax	The high point in the action of a story; the turning point.
Falling Action	The events following the climax (the logical result of the climax) that leads the reader into the story’s end.
Resolution	The part of the story in which the problems are solved and the action comes to a satisfying end. Also called Denouement.
Theme	The major idea or the message of a literary or artistic work. The message about life or human nature that is “the focus” in the story that the writer tells.
Tone	The author’s attitude toward a subject.
Mood	The emotion or feeling created by a literary work.

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