An Element of Surprise
The time, place and general environment In which the events of a story occur
Setting
Central figure in the story; main character
Protagonist
The event that introduces the central conflict.
Inciting incident
A story that could actually happen and resembles real life.
Realistic fiction
A particular type or category of literature
Genre
Writing that tells an invented or imaginary story
Fiction
The character who struggles against the main character.
Antagonist
The point when the conflict is ended or resolved.
Resolution
A story about fairies or other magical creatures, usually intended for children.
Fairy tale
A humorous story with obvious exaggerations; the heroes often do the impossible.
Tall tale
The main idea or underlying meaning of a story; a lesson the story teaches
Theme
The methods an author uses to acquaint a reader with the character in a story.
Characterization
Gives background information about the characters and setting.
Exposition
A story with fictional characters and events in a historical setting.
Historical fiction
Fiction dealing with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets.
Mystery/suspense
The relationship between the narrator of a story and the characters and the action in it.
Point of view
The narrator is NOT a character in the story; uses pronouns such as he, she they, her, them.
Third-person point of view
Where the characters experience one or more conflicts; the events that lead up to the climax.
Rising action
A story with characters and settings impacted by technology or science
Science fiction
A story where characters are placed in extreme conditions in nature; the plot is based on danger and survival.
Adventure
A person (an animal or thing) who takes part in the action of the story
Character
The narrator is a character in the story; uses pronouns such as I, me, we, and us.
First-person point of view
The high point of interest or suspense in the story where something decisive happens.
Climax
A short story demonstrating a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans.
Fable
A legend that reveals human behavior or natural phenomena; includes gods and mythical creatures.
Myth/mythology