The people, animals or creatures in a story.
Characters
The section of a story that leads toward its climax. Because of the increased tension as a book's central conflict (or conflicts) become clear, Is often what keeps you turning the pages.
Rising Action
The time and place a story takes place.
Setting
A quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement
Cite
A sentence or series of sentences in the first paragraph of an essay that grabs the reader's attention and makes them want to continue reading.
Hook
Is a claim, stance, or angle on a question that is supported by evidence. The goal of an it is to persuade the reader to agree with the author's position. They are often called "thesis statements" or "main ideas".
Argument
The main point or argument a writer is trying to make. It's a debatable position that requires evidence to support it, and it's not just a statement of fact. It is relevant to the audience, focused, and specific.
Claim
The central turning point of the story when the protagonist confronts the opposing force (conflict)
Climax
A problem or struggle between two people, things or ideas.
The period of time in a story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution.
Falling Action
The series of events that make up a story.
Plot
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
Evidence
The introduction or beginning of a story that reveals important background information.
Expostion
A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
Source
Something able to be believed; convincing.
Credible