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