is WHERE and WHEN the story takes place

a SERIES of related EVENTS that make up the story.

beginning of the story; sets the stage for the story

the event that causes or encourages the conflict

the complications the main character must face, suspense builds, leads to the climax

the point of HIGHEST interest,

The story still continues after the climax. The events here show what the characters will do now that the conflict is over.

the story ENDS and the main conflict is resolved.

is the PROBLEM or what the main character is struggling to deal with;

* man vs. man

*man vs. self (something inside him/her like a fear)

the main character -- the character who suffers from the conflict.

whoever or whatever is opposing the protagonist/main character.

A character who grows, learns, or changes as a result of the story's action

A character who stays the SAME during the story.

perspective from which a story is told

narrator is a character in the story "I"

the narrator is not a character in the story, but knows all of the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in a work

the narrator is not a character in the story, but sees the world through only one characters eyes and thoughts.

the author's MESSAGE/ LESSON about life or human nature

The character is revealed through their personality, appearance, words, actions, and effect on others

Author directly describes character

A writer's or speaker's choice of words

Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

All the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests

The dictionary definition of a word

Conversation between characters

A contrast between expectation and reality

Narrator does not reveal any characters thoughts or feelings

A tone of writing that doesn't try to directly engage the reader.

A tone of writing that does try to directly engage the reader (used when an author/speaker shares personal opinions or stories).