Exposition
the introduction of the story; setting, characters, and the conflict are introduced
Rising Action
the main part of the story in which the conflict builds in excitement and develops as the events move along
Climax
the TURNING POINT of story; the point in which something happens to bring about a change in the story
Falling Action
events begin to FALL into place to lead to the conclusion of the story; the excitement dies down
Plot
the series of events or episodes that make up a story.
Setting
The time and place of a story; may create the mood
Conflict
the problem or struggle in the story
Protagonist
hero or main character in a story.
Antagonist
who or what causes conflict for the main character.
Resolution
The end of the story
theme
The central idea or message of a work: teaches a lesson about life