Parts of Speech
action words
verb
an abstract subject of a text, 1-2 words
topic
a person, creature, or animal involved in a story
character
introduce the characters, setting, and conflict
exposition
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quotation marks
person, place or thing
noun
a lesson or message of a text
theme
the narrator’s position in relation to the story.
point of view
multiple events leading up to the most exciting part of a story
rising action
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dialogue
a word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun
adjective
the narrator is a character telling the story
Uses words such as: “I,” “Me,” “We,” etc.
first person
the time and place a story is told
setting
the turning point of the story, which is the most exciting part
climax
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first word, proper nouns
a word that you use to refer to someone or something when you do not need to use a noun
pronoun
the narrator is outside the story telling the reader what actions they are taking
Uses words such as: “You,” “You’re,” etc.
second person
a particular feeling/vibe of the story.
tone
the events that help wind down the story after the climax
falling action
a story or movie containing events that precede those of an existing work.
prequal
a word that can modify or describe a verb
adverb
the narrator is the storyteller
Uses words such as: “He,” “She,” “They”
third person
the events of a story
plot
what happens to the characters after the conflict is resolved
resolution
an event that follows or comes afterward
sequel