Exposition
The beginning of a fictional story where we learn who the characters are, the setting, and the conflict.
Characters
People, animals, or other creatures in the story
Setting
when and where the story takes place
Conflict
The problem in the story (if you know the conflict, it helps identify the climax.)
Protagonist
The main character in a fictional story.
Antagonist
The character(s) who has a conflict with the protagonist.
Rising Action
The events that happen in a story before the climax.
Climax
The turning point of the story. It is usually when the conflict changes or is resolved.
Falling Action
The events following the climax and lead to the story's end.
Resolution
The final part of the story where you find out what happens to the characters after the conflict is resolved. It can be positive or negative.
Plot
the sequence of events that make up a story. (What the story is about)