Plot Terms
all action after the climax
falling action
a word that describes a character
author's hidden message or life lesson
theme
the perspective from which a story is told
point of view
dangerous
perilous
the beginning of a story in which the characters, setting, and conflicts are introduced
exposition
the person or character telling the story
narrator
an object that represents or stands for an idea
symbol
time and place in which a story occurs
setting
saying one thing but meaning the opposite
sarcasm
most exciting part of the story; turning point
climax
character who causes problems
antagonist
author's attitude toward the subject
tone
comparing two very different things WITHOUT using the words "like" or "as"
metaphor
distant, reserved, uninvolved
aloof
when the character tries to solve the problems but fails, creating suspense
rising action
main character
protagonist
reader's feelings
mood
comparing two very different things USING the words "like" or "as"
simile
a serious or grave sadness
solemn
the end of the story
resolution
a person, animal, or thing engaging in the action in the story
character
a story is interrupted and shifts or flips to a time earlier in the story
flashback
a problem in the story
conflict
exaggerated sadness
lugubrious