shows how the conflict moves the plot forward

comparisons of 2 things that just states it directly without using "like" or "as"

comparisons that use the word "like" or "as"

a word with the opposite meaning

a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word

final part of the story

tension eases during the plot element and events unfold as a result of climax

the turning point of the story

introduces main character and setting; usually the confilce

struggle between a character and outside forces

struggle that occurs within a character in its own mind

putting clues together to make an educated guess

where and when a story takes place

series of events in a story

in a wild or disorderly way

to slow down or lessen

to take great pleasure in

flexible and springy

extremely big; huge