setting

where and when a story takes place

characters

the actors in a story

conflict

the struggle that the main character must face and overcome

rising action

the challenges or obstacles that confront the main character as he/she strives to overcome the conflict

climax

the moment in the story when the reaer knows how the conflict will be resolved

resolution

the events in the story that inform the reader what happens after the climax

persevere

to continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty

motivation

the reasons one has for acting in a particular way

matinee

a theatre performance or movie that takes place in the daytime

antics

foolish, outrageious, or amusing behaviors

meager

lacking in quantity, a very small amount

sophisticated

having wordly experience and knowledge

tirade

a long, angry speech

etymology

the origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning

fluency

the ability to speak or write a language easily and accurately