Plot, Setting, Character Traits, Context Clues, & Inferences

The climax is the most exciting part of a story, often where the main problem reaches its peak.

The rising action is the part of the story that builds up to the climax.

Implicit clues require you to read between the lines to understand the meaning.

The setting is where and when the story takes place.

Character traits are the qualities or characteristics that define a character's personality.

An example of a context clue is when a word is explained through an example in the text.

The resolution is the part of the story where the problems are resolved and the story concludes.

Explicit information is clearly stated, while implicit information is suggested and requires inference.

A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.