6 th Grade Vocab

Question 1

Setting

Answer 1

Where or when a story takes place

Question 2

Protagonist

Answer 2

The leading character in a novel.

Question 3

Antagonist

Answer 3

The opposing force that brings conflict to to the protagonist.

Question 4

Plot

Answer 4

The events (exposition,rising action,climax,falling action,and resolution.)

Question 5

Complications

Answer 5

(Problem) The struggle between opposing forces.This drives the story.

Question 6

Exposition

Answer 6

• the first part of the plot * characters,setting,and basic situation are revealed

Question 7

Inciting Incident

Answer 7

• the event the sets the story in motion * makes the rest of the story possible

Question 8

Rising Action

Answer 8

• main part of the story * moves the plot along * where complications arise

Question 9

Climax

Answer 9

• the most exciting or intense part of story for the protagonist * the OMG! * usually a turning point

Question 10

Falling Action

Answer 10

• events that follow the climax and lead to resolution * conflicts begin moving towards resolution

Question 11

Resolution

Answer 11

• the end of the story * loose ends of the plot are tied up * remaining questions are answered *conflicts are resolved

Question 12

Foreshadowing

Answer 12

Hints or clues suggesting what happen in the story.

Question 13

Cliffhanger

Answer 13

An ending to a section,chapter,or book that leaves the reader wondering.

Question 14

Suspense

Answer 14

The anxiety a reader feels about what may happen next in a story.

Question 15

Flashback

Answer 15

Interrupting the plot of the story to recreate an incident from an earlier time.