MUST KNOW VOCAB ! Flashcards
i must know this vocab in sixth grade ! !
protagonist
the main character in a story (usually a good character or hero)
setting
where or when a story takes place
plot
the events in a story (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)
antagonist
the opposing forces that brings conflict to the protagonist
conflict (complications)
(problem) the struggle between opposing forces; this drives the story
exposition
characters, setting, and basic situation are revealed
inciting incident
the event that puts the story in motion
rising action
where complications arise; main part of story
climax
the most exciting/intense story for protag
falling action
events that follow the climax and usually lead to the resolution
resolution
end of story
tone
the author’s attitude towards a topic, event, person, etc.
mood
the “atmosphere” attitude towards a topic, event, person, etc.
