exposition
A narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances.
rising action
A series of events that builds from the conflict. It begins with the inciting force and ends with the climax.
climax
Most exciting moment of the story; turning point
resolution
End of the story where loose ends are tied up
falling action
Events after the climax, leading to the resolution
protagonist
Main character in a story
antagonist
A character or force in conflict with the main character
dynamic character
A character who grows, learns, or changes as a result of the story's action
static character
A character who does not change during the story.
setting
The context in time and place in which the action of a story occurs.
conflict
A struggle between opposing forces