Short Fiction Unit Vocab.

Front

What is the term for the final resolution of a story where all secrets and conflicts are resolved?

Back

denouement

Front

What is the term for the part of a story where the conflict begins to develop?

Back

rising action

Front

What do we call the beginning of a story where characters, setting, and problems are introduced?

Back

exposition

Front

What type of character remains unchanged throughout the story?

Back

static character

Front

What term describes the differences between two or more elements in a story?

Back

contrasts

Front

What is the term for the main problem or struggle in a story?

Back

conflict

Front

What is the term for the events that lead up to the climax of a story?

Back

rising action

Front

What do we call a character that undergoes significant change throughout the story?

Back

dynamic character

Front

What is the term for the highest point of tension in a story?

Back

climax

Front

What is the term for the background information provided at the beginning of a story?

Back

exposition