exposition
introduces the characters, the setting, and sets up the plot
rising action
events leading up to the climax, builds up suspense and develops the story conflict
climax
the most exciting part of the story or the turning point in the story
falling action
events that occur after the climax; moves towards the conclusion
resolution
completes the falling action; reveals the final outcome of the story
direct characterization
tells the audience what the personality of the character is
indirect characterization
shows things that reveal the personality of a character. the five methods of this are STEAL
