06 RLA - The Basics Vocab

The introduction

• The part of the story where characters and setting are introduced; usually the beginning of the story

• The climax of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak

• The resolution of the story where all conflicts are resolved

• The section of the story that provides background information and context

Style

• The author's unique way of writing made up by their choices and use of certain plot elements

• A specific genre of literature that defines the author's work

• The emotional tone conveyed through the author's word choice

• The historical context in which the author writes

Theme

• The main character's journey

• The message of the story

• The setting of the story

• The author's biography

Characters

• The people or personified animals or objects in the story that act and are active parts of the story

• The setting where the story takes place

• The main idea or theme of the story

• The sequence of events in the story

The climax

• The part of the story that is the most exciting and intense; this is where the conflict (problem) must be dealt with

• The introduction of characters and setting in a story

• The resolution of the story where conflicts are resolved

• The background information provided at the beginning of a story

The falling action(s)

• Where the conflict (problem) begins to be resolved or fixed; loose ends begin to be tied up and the characters must deal with the consequences of the climax

• The introduction of the main characters and setting of the story

• The point in the story where the tension reaches its highest point

• The final resolution of the story where all conflicts are resolved

Rising actions

• The actions that begin to show the conflict (the problem) of the story; begin the build up of suspense in the story

• The resolution of the story where all conflicts are resolved

• The introduction of characters and setting in the story

• The climax of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak

Antagonist

• The hero of the story

• The villain or bad guy of the story

• A supporting character

• The main character's friend

Point of view

• The perspective from which the story is told

• The main character's name

• The setting of the story

• The plot of the story

Setting

• the main character's journey

• the emotional tone of the story

• where and when the story takes place

• the underlying theme of the narrative