Elements of Plot
The most exciting or intense part of the story for the protagonist; usually a turning point
Climax
To give human qualities to an animal, object, or idea
Personification
Information is organized in order of time
Chronological
to give up a position of power or authority
abdicate
against
anti
The first part of the plot; Characters, setting, and basic situation are revealed
Exposition
An exaggerated statement used to make a point
Hyperbole
An action and its results are explained.
Cause and Effect
to warn or reprimand someone firmly
admonish
away from
ab
The end of the story; loose ends of the plot are tied up and remaining questions are answered; conflicts are resolved
Resolution
The use of words whose sound suggest their meanings
Onomatopoeia
Tells how two things are similar and different
Compare and Contrast
to fool or cheat someone
bamboozle
life
bio, vita
Main part of the story; it moves the plot along; where the complications arise
Rising Action
Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of at least two words in a line of poetry
Alliteration
The problem and answer are suggested.
Problem and Solution
to cause someone to become perplexed and confused
bewilder
ten
decem
Events that follow the climax and leads to the resolution; conflicts begin moving towards resolution
Falling Action
The pattern of sound created by stressed and unstressed syllables
Rhythm
Information listed step by step
Sequence
a minor change or addition designed to improve a text
amendment
say, thing said
dico, dictum