a short story that teaches a moral lesson, often using animals that talk and act like people

an anonymous traditional story passed down by word of mouth through generations

a traditional story used to explain natural events, human origins, or cultural beliefs; featuring gods, heroes or supernatural beings

a larger that life story that gets passed from one generation to the next

a story with unbelievable, exaggerated, or impossible events told as if it were true

a lesson of underlying moral the author wants the reader to learn

Life lesson, moral, or message about life or human nature that is communicated; what the story teaches the readers.

A person, animal, or creature in a book, movie, or play.

The introduction of important information; characters, setting, etc.

builds tension and suspense through a series of challenges until it reaches the climax.

The peak moment of highest tension, drama, and excitement.

This is where the main tension goes down and the story moves toward its end.

The final part of a story's plot where the main conflicts are solved and loose ends are tied up

A struggle between opposing forces that drives the story forward and creates tension.

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5th grade vocab1

Term	Definition
fable	a short story that teaches a moral lesson, often using animals that talk and act like people
folktale	an anonymous traditional story passed down by word of mouth through generations
myth	a traditional story used to explain natural events, human origins, or cultural beliefs; featuring gods, heroes or supernatural beings
legend	a larger that life story that gets passed from one generation to the next
tall tale	a story with unbelievable, exaggerated, or impossible events told as if it were true
message	a lesson of underlying moral the author wants the reader to learn
theme	Life lesson, moral, or message about life or human nature that is communicated; what the story teaches the readers.
character	A person, animal, or creature in a book, movie, or play.
exposition	The introduction of important information; characters, setting, etc.
rising action	builds tension and suspense through a series of challenges until it reaches the climax.
climax	The peak moment of highest tension, drama, and excitement.
falling action	This is where the main tension goes down and the story moves toward its end.
resolution	The final part of a story's plot where the main conflicts are solved and loose ends are tied up
conflict	A struggle between opposing forces that drives the story forward and creates tension.

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