Structure Terminology

3. The final part of a story where the loose ends of the plot are tied up and the conflict is resolved.
5. Placing two contrasting elements side by side to highlight their differences.
7. A Latin term meaning "in the middle of things," referring to a narrative that begins at a crucial point in the action rather than at the beginning.
10. A change in the narrative's attention from one character, setting, or topic to another.
11. A scene or sequence that takes the narrative back in time from the current point.

1. The point of view from which the story is told (e.g., first-person, third-person).
2. A crucial moment or turning point in a narrative that significantly changes the direction of the plot.
4. The beginning of a story where the writer provides background information about the characters, setting, and basic plot.
6. A series of events that build suspense and lead toward the climax of the story.
8. Recurring images, symbols, ideas, or sounds that help to develop the theme of a text.
9. The use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story.
12. A disappointing or trivial conclusion to a series of events that were expected to be significant or exciting.