(noun) a stupid or careless mistake

(noun) a system which divides society into higher and lower classes

(noun) an object marked by its rare, fine, and fragile quality

(verb) to make more beautiful and attractive

(adjective) of impressive height; noble or exalted nature

(noun) a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority

(verb) to live at or in a specified place

(adjective) sparing or economical with regard to money or food

(adjective) feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

the beginning of the story; exposes readers to characters, setting, and conflict

sets the story in motion; usually when the protagonist begins his of her journey

the ending of the story; the final result of the climax and falling action

the point in the story with the most tension; the point of no return for the protagonist

occurs immediately after the the climax; it is the result of the climax

increases tension in the story and drives the plot toward its climax