6th Grade Vocab Flashcards
Setting
where or when a story takes place
protagagonist
the leading characher in a novel
antagonist
the opposing force that brings conflied to the to the protogenist
plot
the events in a stay
conflict (complications)
(Problem) the shuggle belween opposing forrces this drives the story=compliatians)
exposition
the first part of the plot characters, setting, and basic situation are revealed
inciting incident
the event that sets the story in motion makes the rest of the story possible
rising action
main part of the story moves the plot along where complications arise
climax
the most exciting or intense part of the story for the potagonist
the OMG
usually
falling action
events that follow the climaxand lead to the resolution
resolution
the end of the story loose ends of te plot are tied up remaining questions are answered cinflicts are resolved
story devices`
Techniques writers use to make a story more interesting ant enhance the experience for a raeder.
Foreshadowing
Hints or clues suggesting what may happen in the story.
Cliffhanger
An ending to a section, chapter or book that leaves the reader wondering
suspense
The anxiety a reader feels about what may happen next in a story