HMH Unit 3 Vocabulary Terms

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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Exposition

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The introduction of background information, such as setting, characters, and initial conflict, in a story.

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Rising Action

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The series of events that lead to the climax of the story, building tension and developing the conflict.

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Climax

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The turning point or most intense moment in a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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Falling Action

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The events that follow the climax and begin to resolve the conflict, leading towards the resolution.

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Resolution

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The conclusion of the story, where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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Theme

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The underlying message or central idea of a story, often reflecting on human nature or society.

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Characterization

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The process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.

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Direct Characterization

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When the author explicitly describes a character's traits.

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Indirect Characterization

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When the author shows a character's traits through their actions, dialogue, and interactions with others.