rising action {Ans: the series of conflicts or struggles that build a story toward a climax.}climax {Ans: Most exciting moment of the story; turning point}In media res {Ans: A piece of writing that begins in the middle of the action}Exposition {Ans: introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation}protagonist {Ans: main character}juxtaposition {Ans: placing two elements side by side to present a comparison or contrast}