Setting and dialogue definitions first

introduces the setting, characters, and conflict

exposition

a term that refers to the falling action and resolution together

Denouement

a struggle between opposing forces that drives the action of the story

Conflict

a conflict within a character that often involves a struggle with guilt or personal decision

Internal conflict

a feeling of growing tension and excitement felt by the reader

suspense

an interruption of the action to present events that took place at an earlier time

flashback

the events that make up a story or the main part of a story

plot

presents complications that intensify conflict and build suspense

Rising Action

turning point and/or moment of greatest suspense

Climax

eases suspense and reveals the outcome of the conflict by showing how it is resolved

Falling Action

reveals the final outcome of the story and ties up loose ends

Resolution

when and where the story takes place

setting

a conflict between a character and any outside force

External Conflict

language that appeals to your senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch.

Imagery

use of hints or clues to indicate events and situations that will occur later in the plot

foreshadowing

introduces the setting, characters, and conflict

exposition

a term that refers to the falling action and resolution together

Denouement

a struggle between opposing forces that drives the action of the story

Conflict

a conflict within a character that often involves a struggle with guilt or personal decision

Internal conflict

a feeling of growing tension and excitement felt by the reader

suspense

an interruption of the action to present events that took place at an earlier time

flashback

the events that make up a story or the main part of a story

plot

presents complications that intensify conflict and build suspense

Rising Action

turning point and/or moment of greatest suspense

Climax

eases suspense and reveals the outcome of the conflict by showing how it is resolved

Falling Action

reveals the final outcome of the story and ties up loose ends

Resolution

when and where the story takes place

setting

a conflict between a character and any outside force

External Conflict

language that appeals to your senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch.

Imagery

use of hints or clues to indicate events and situations that will occur later in the plot

foreshadowing