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 there may be 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/Conclusion

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

A phrase or expression that says one thing, but means something else.

A reference to something outside of what you are reading- a place, person, or event.

A comparison of two different things using the words “like” or “as”.

A direct comparison of two different things without using “like” or “as”; it describes

Describing nonhuman animals, objects, or ideas as though they possess human qualities or emotion

Repetition of initial consonant sounds

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

First person, second person, third person (omniscient) The perspective in which a story is being told.

Hints or clues about future events. problem, fight, or struggle between characters, society, nature, or internally within.

Character vs. Character

This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with another character, human or not human.

This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with the forces of nature, which serve as the antagonist.

Character vs. Society

This type of conflict has the main character in conflict with a larger group: a community, society, culture, school, etc.

in this type of conflict, the main character experiences some kind of inner conflict like making a difficult decision or dealing with a personal problem.

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 is usually involved in a conflict against the antagonist. May also be known as the hero.

The reason why the author writes: Entertain, Inform, Explain, and Persuade.

The feelings the reader gets from reading the author’s words.

The attitudes and feelings of an author/speaker toward a subject.

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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 there may be 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/Conclusion	The end of the story is typically where the main conflict is resolved.
idiom	A phrase or expression that says one thing, but means something else.
Allusion	A reference to something outside of what you are reading- a place, person, or event.
Hyperbole	An extreme exaggeration.
Simile	A comparison of two different things using the words “like” or “as”.
Metaphor	A direct comparison of two different things without using “like” or “as”; it describes
Personification	Describing nonhuman animals, objects, or ideas as though they possess human qualities or emotion
Alliteration	Repetition of initial consonant sounds
theme	The central idea or message about life that is expressed in the story.
Point of View	First person, second person, third person (omniscient) The perspective in which a story is being told.
Foreshadowing	Hints or clues about future events. problem, fight, or struggle between characters, society, nature, or internally within.
Character vs. Character	This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with another character, human or not human.
Character vs. Nature	This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with the forces of nature, which serve as the antagonist.
Character vs. Society	This type of conflict has the main character in conflict with a larger group: a community, society, culture, school, etc.
Character vs. Self	in this type of conflict, the main character experiences some kind of inner conflict like making a difficult decision or dealing with a personal problem.
setting	Where and when the story takes place (including the time, place, weather, culture, customs and traditions).The central character’s opponent (creates the conflict).
Protagonist	The central character is usually involved in a conflict against the antagonist. May also be known as the hero.
Author’s Purpose	The reason why the author writes: Entertain, Inform, Explain, and Persuade.
Mood	The feelings the reader gets from reading the author’s words.
tone	The attitudes and feelings of an author/speaker toward a subject.

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