Exposition
Background information you need to understand the story.
Protagonist
The main character often referred to as the hero.
Antagonist
The character that goes up against the hero. Often referred to as the villain.
Setting
The time and place of a story
Internal Conflict
a conflict can be internal, involving opposing forces within a person's mind.
External Conflict
A struggle between a character and an outside force.
Rising Action
Events leading up to the climax.
Climax
The most exciting moment of a story.
Falling Action
Events after the climax, leading to the resolution.
Resolution
The action comes to an end and the remaining loose ends are tied up.
Theme
The moral of the story or lesson learned.
Symbolism
An object represents an idea.
Foreshadowing
A hint about what will happen.