| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Plot | Series of Events in a story |
| conflict | a struggle between opposing forces |
| setting | The time and place of a story |
| foreshadowing | the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot |
| chronological order | (Time Order) Events are arranged in the order in which they happened |
| inference | an logical guess that is made based on facts and one's own knowledge and experience |
| author's purpose | The reason the author has for writing. ( Inform, persuade, express, & entertain) |
| exposition | introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation |
| narrative hook | the part of the story that catches the reader's attention |
| rising action | the series of conflicts or struggles that build a story toward a climax. |
| climax | the most exciting part of a story |
| falling action | events after the climax, leading to the resolution; tension eases |
| resolution | End of the story where loose ends are tied up |
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