Q1 Academic Vocabulary FLASHCARDS

Front

The beginning of a story where a setting and mood is established, and the main character is introduced.

Back

exposition

Front

The series of events in a story

Back

plot

Front

The part of the story that follows the climax or turning point leading to the ending of the story

Back

falling action

Front

The time and place in a story

Back

setting

Front

The lesson or message that is to be learned through the main character’s experience (problem, decision, outcome)

Back

theme

Front

The events that lead up to the climax (suspense is building)

Back

rising action

Front

The decision the character makes in order to attempt to solve his/her problem; turning point

Back

climax

Front

The problem(s) or complication(s) in the story

Back

conflict

Front

The outcome of the story (can be positive or negative)

Back

resolution

Front

The hero or main character in the story (the one that faces the main conflict and who experiences a change)

Back

protagonist