plot
Sequence of events in a story
Exposition
beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced
rising action
the series of conflicts or struggles that build a story toward a climax.
climax
the turning point of the story
falling action
the parts of a story after the climax and before the very end
Resolution
End of the story where conflict is fixed and loose ends are tied up
Theme
overall message of a story
Conflict
A struggle between opposing forces
internal conflict
A struggle between opposing needs, desires, or emotions within a single character
external conflict
a problem or struggle between a character and someone or something outside of the character
Protagonist
Main character in a story
Antagonist
A character or force in conflict with the main character