| Term | Definition |
|---|
| setting | the time, place and general environment in which a story occurs |
| character | the people (or animals or creatures) in a story |
| characterization | the ways in which an author unfolds the personality, qualities,habits and traits of a character |
| plot | the sequence of events in a story beggining to end |
| climax | the turning point in a story |
| forshadowing | hints or warnings that something is going to happen |
| conflict | the stuggles or problems involving the main characters thoughout the story |
| theme | the author's comment on life |
| mood | the feeling or atmosphere created by a story |
| denouement | the part of the story after the climax |
Combine with other sets
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