plot
the sequence of events that make up the storyline
exposition
introduces background information on characters, settings, and events
setting
the time and place that a story happens
major character
the most important characters in the story who usually determine the resolution of the conflict
minor character
helps advance the plot and reveals information about the main character
conflict
the problem of the story
rising action
the series of events increasing the tension to build up to the climax
climax
the highest point of intensity or major turning point in the action
falling action
the sequence of events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the conflict
resolution
the conflict is resolved and the author wraps up the story
theme
the message or meaning of the story
mpod
the emotional feeling or atmosphere of a story