The sequence of events in a story--beginning, middle and end.

The beginning of the story where the main characters and initial conflicts are introduced. The setting of the story (time, place, weather, culture etc.).

Events that lead up to the climax. They help create tension and suspense and may have more conflicts.

The turning point of the story; the moment of tension, emotion, or suspense that determines the resolution. The main conflict is addressed.

Eases the tension and shows how the main character resolves the conflict.

Resolution/Denouement-

The end of the story where typically the main conflict is resolved.

The central idea or message about life that is expressed in the story.

A problem, fight, or struggle between characters, society, nature, or internally within.

Where and when the story takes place (including the time, place, weather, culture, customs and traditions).

The central character’s opponent (creates the conflict).

The central character usually involved in a conflict against the antagonist. May also be known as the hero.

adjective: Able to be heard, loud enough to hear.

Noun: The people who hear a speech performance.

Noun: A tryout for a role; a hearing to test and judge a performer’s ability. Verb: To perform for a part; to try out for a role.

Verb: To perform for a part; to try out for a role.

Noun: A large room or hall where people gather to hear speakers or view performances.

Adjective: Not able to be heard, too soft or faint to hear, unheard.

Noun: A cone-shaped horn used to direct the voice and make it sound louder.

Noun: The study of the sounds and letters of the alphabet.

Noun: A curved wind instrument made of brass with a reed mouthpiece and keys for the fingers.

adjective: An electronic system that blends sounds from more than one source.

Noun: A long piece of music played by an orchestra. Also derived from the Greek word meaning “together”

large store that sells a variety of goods.

a large tank filled with water and fish

a transparent enclosure for keeping and growing plants. Small bugs can be added.

domed building where images of planets, stars and constellations are shown on the ceiling for entertainment purposes.

a room mostly made of glass to let light in. Like a sunroom where people sometimes keep their plants.

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Literary terms:Kind

Term	Definition
Plot	The sequence of events in a story--beginning, middle and end.
Exposition-	The beginning of the story where the main characters and initial conflicts are introduced. The setting of the story (time, place, weather, culture etc.).
Rising Action	Events that lead up to the climax. They help create tension and suspense and may have more conflicts.
Climax-	The turning point of the story; the moment of tension, emotion, or suspense that determines the resolution. The main conflict is addressed.
Falling Action-	Eases the tension and shows how the main character resolves the conflict.
Resolution/Denouement-	The end of the story where typically the main conflict is resolved.
Theme	The central idea or message about life that is expressed in the story.
Conflict	A problem, fight, or struggle between characters, society, nature, or internally within.
Setting	Where and when the story takes place (including the time, place, weather, culture, customs and traditions).
Antagonist	The central character’s opponent (creates the conflict).
Protagonist	The central character usually involved in a conflict against the antagonist. May also be known as the hero.
central idea	what the story is mostly about
pvp	person vs person
pvs	person vs self
pvsn	person vs supernatural
pvn	person vs natural
Audible	adjective: Able to be heard, loud enough to hear.
Audience	Noun: The people who hear a speech performance.
Audition	Noun: A tryout for a role; a hearing to test and judge a performer’s ability. Verb: To perform for a part; to try out for a role.
Audition	Verb: To perform for a part; to try out for a role.
Auditorium	Noun: A large room or hall where people gather to hear speakers or view performances.
Inaudible	Adjective: Not able to be heard, too soft or faint to hear, unheard.
Megaphone	Noun: A cone-shaped horn used to direct the voice and make it sound louder.
Phonics	Noun: The study of the sounds and letters of the alphabet.
Saxophone	Noun: A curved wind instrument made of brass with a reed mouthpiece and keys for the fingers.
Stereophonic	adjective: An electronic system that blends sounds from more than one source.
Symphony	Noun: A long piece of music played by an orchestra. Also derived from the Greek word meaning “together”
Emporium	large store that sells a variety of goods.
Aquarium-	a large tank filled with water and fish
Terrarium -	a transparent enclosure for keeping and growing plants. Small bugs can be added.
Planetarium	domed building where images of planets, stars and constellations are shown on the ceiling for entertainment purposes.
Solarium	a room mostly made of glass to let light in. Like a sunroom where people sometimes keep their plants.

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