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 something by calling it something else.

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

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.

Character vs. Nature:

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

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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 something by calling it something else.
Personification	Describing nonhuman animals, objects, or ideas as though they possess human qualities or emotions.
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.

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