Plot
The sequence of events in a story
What is the plot
The main character in a story
Where the story happens
What is the setting
The main message or lesson of a story.
What is the theme
The problem in a story
what is the conflict
The point of highest tension or turning point
What is the climax
The person or force working against the main character
What is the antagonist
When a story happens (day, year, or time)
The author's attitude toward the subject and writing
What is tone
The events leading up to the climax.
What is the rising action
A "good guy" character that readers usually root for
What is the hero
When the author says something at the beginning that is later revealed in the story is called what
What is foreshadowing
The overall feeling a reader gets from a story is happy, sad, or scary.
What is mood
A character struggling with their own feelings or decisions.
What is person vs self
The final outcome of a story
What is the resolution
A "bad guy" character that causes problems
When a character has a sudden memory pop into their mind from the past
What is flashback
The most important part of the story, told in one or two sentences
What is the main idea
A struggle against storms, animals, or the wilderness.
What is person vs nature
The beginning of the story, where characters and setting are introduced
What is exposition
The people, animals, or creatures in a story are what?
The part of the story where the climax is ending and the resolution is about to begin
What is falling action
A lesson or message that can apply to people everywhere, like "courage is important." (Hint: Universal)
What is universal theme
A struggle against unfair rules, laws, or traditions.
What is person vs society