Common Core Vocabulary List 1 (1-20)

the main character in a story or play

• protagonist

• antogonist

• supporting character

• characterization

the primary character or force that pushes against the protagonist

• protagonist

• antogonist

• supporting character

• characterization

character that has an important role but is not the focus of attention

• protagonist

• antogonist

• supporting character

• characterization

developing a character in a story by describing appearance, revealing thoughts, or letting the character speak

• protagonist

• antogonist

• supporting character

• characterization

all the aspects of the character's behavior and attitudes that make up the character's personality

• character traits

• setting

• plot

• theme

when and where the story or play takes place

• character traits

• setting

• plot

• theme

series of events; all of the main events in a story in order

• character traits

• setting

• plot

• theme

the big idea of a story which connects the character, setting, and plot; it is a lesson we learn from the characters experiences

• character traits

• setting

• plot

• theme

the most exciting point in the story

• climax

• conflict

• resolution

• point of view

the problem a character in the story faces

• climax

• conflict

• resolution

• point of view