This term refers to the part of the plot that introduces the characters, setting, and central conflict (inciting incident). It may also set the mood for the rest of the story.

This term refers to the main character in a story; the character for whom the audience wants to “win”.

This term refers to the sequence of events in a literary work (most often a short story or a novel).

This type of conflict represents a problem that occurs within a character (man vs. self).

This term refers to the part of the plot that introduces the central conflict; occurs at the end of the exposition before the first rising action.

This term refers to the time, location, environment, and mood in which it takes place.

This term refers to the events leading up to the most “exciting” moment (climax) of a story.

This term refers to the act of creating and developing a character; A description of what the character looks like, sounds like, etc.

This type of conflict represents a problem that occurs between a character and someone or something else (man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society).

This term refers to the character (or object or situation) that opposes the protagonist.

This term refers to the most exciting or highest point of interest in a story. This moment is where the central conflict is likely to be at its peak.

This term refers to the end of the story where insight is presented or a change occurs as the result of the conflict.

This term refers to the central, deeper meaning of a written work.

This term refers to the events that occur between the climax and resolution of a story; this can be a very short part of the plot.

This term refers to the problem or struggle between opposing forces in a story.

This term refers to a character who acts as a contrast to another character (does not always refer to the antagonist). Sometimes, this character can be referred to as a sidekick or secondary character that is always beside the protagonist.

This term refers to the emotional response that the writer wishes to evoke in the reader through a story

This term refers to the use of symbols in a literary work.

This term refers to the “eyes” of the narrative voice that determine the position or angle of vision from which the story is being relayed.