The "bad guy" in a story

A claim or position that is given with reasons

The problem or struggle in a story

Using words within a sentence or passage to help you identify the meaning of unknown words

Conflict that occurs between characters or between a character and something else

Words and/or phrases that should not be taken literally because they don't mean what they say

Extreme exaggeration such as, "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."

Conflict that occurs between a character and him/herself.

Something that is not on topic, does not relate, does not belong

What the story is mostly about

A direct comparison made between two unlike things -- Her eyes are glassy marbles.

Giving human like traits to something that is nonliving. The pencil was so tired of writing it started to moan.

The sequence of events in a story

The "good guy" in a story

On the topic, related to the topic, "fits in"

The conflict or problem coming to an end

A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as" --- The lake is as smooth as glass.

Words and/or phrases from that passage that support or prove your point

The lesson the author wants you to learn or take away from the story. The "big picture" of the story.