Academic Vocab Flashcard 1

Front

Point in a story where the main character faces a choice or conflict.

Back

rising action

Front

Outcome of the story.

Back

resolution / denouement

Front

Point in the story where characters deal with their choices and resolve conflict.

Back

falling action

Front

Turning point of the story.

Back

Climax

Front

Part of a story introducing characters, setting, and inciting incident.

Back

Exposition

Front

Type of conflict: Mrs. Brown can't clear the paper jam in the copier.

Back

person vs. machine

Front

Type of conflict: Mr. Nuttel sees ghosts as men approach.

Back

person vs. supernatural

Front

Type of conflict: A tornado devastates a town.

Back

person vs. nature

Front

Type of conflict: Sophie and her parents argue about her curfew.

Back

person vs. person

Front

Type of conflict: Gary can't decide to study or go out with friends.

Back

person vs. self (internal conflict)