Short Fiction Unit Vocab.

Front

Element that sets tone, introduces characters & setting, and provides background.

Back

exposition

Front

Element signaling the start of the main conflict

Back

inciting incident

Front

___ ___ is evident as the conflict develops.

Back

rising action

Front

Highest point of interest or suspense; greatest tension.

Back

climax

Front

Following the climax, the ___ ___ signals the story's end.

Back

falling action

Front

The character resolves the main conflict.

Back

resolution

Front

French for "untying the knot." Remaining secrets and mysteries are resolved. The conflict has ended.

Back

denouement

Front

Vantage point of the story.

Back

point of view

Front

Act of creating or describing a character.

Back

characterization

Front

Main character vs. character/force in conflict

Back

protagonist, antagonist