Reading Review

The sequence of events that makes-up a story

• plot

• climax

• theme

• point of view

The "who" in a story

• setting

• plot

• conflict

• character

The time and place in which a story occurs

• setting

• conflict

• theme

• resolution

The struggle in a story

• climax

• conflict

• resolution

• theme

The conclusion of a story; the conflict comes to an end

• theme

• plot

• conflict

• resolution

The underlying message in a story

• conflict

• plot

• theme

• point of view

Language used in a story that paints a picture in the reader's mind

• theme

• imagery

• point of view

• main idea

Language that extends beyond its literal meaning to be more effective

• figurative language

• close reading

• point of view

• rising action

The series of events leading up to the climax; creates suspense in a story

• resolution

• rising action

• conflict

• setting

The turning point in a story; the height of tension or suspense

• conflict

• rising action

• climax

• resolution