LA9 Vocab 2.1

Front

A story (fiction or non-fiction)

Back

narrative

Front

Turning point of a story where action peaks and suspense is highest.

Back

climax

Front

Part of a story providing background info (introduces characters, setting, and conflict)

Back

exposition

Front

Events after the climax leading to resolution

Back

Falling action

Front

Narrator uses "I" and "we" pronouns.

Back

first person

Front

Story perspective

Back

point of view

Front

Main character in central conflict

Back

protagonist

Front

End of story when conflict is resolved

Back

resolution

Front

Events that advance the plot toward the climax while characters face conflict.

Back

Rising action

Front

A narrative that is simple, has few characters, and focuses on one event.

Back

short story