Plot
The beginning of the story where the characters and setting are introduced
Exposition
The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed by the use of descriptiveadjectives, phrases, or epithets.
direct characterization
A character is struggling with themselves on the inside
man vs self
Irony in which a person says or writes one thing and means another, or uses words to convey a meaningthat is the opposite of the literal meaning.
verbal irony
this is the part of the story that begins to develop the conflict
rising action
The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech,actions, appearance, etc.
indirect characterization
A struggle between two characters
man vs man
Irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but notgrasped by the characters in the play.
Dramatic irony
the turning point of the story. The main character comes face to face with a conflict
Climax
A conflict that is usually associated with an external conflict.
man vs nature
Irony involving a situation in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended, so that the outcome is contrary to what was expected.
Situational irony
all loose ends of the plot are tied up
Falling action
The ending of a story
Resolution