Short Fiction Unit Vocab.

The part of a story where tension and suspense begin to grow, leading up to the climax.

A genre of writing that tells the life story of a real person, not a fictional character.

The turning point in a story, or the most exciting part of the story.

A character that does not change throughout the story.

Information that backs up or supports the main idea of a text.

A genre of literature that involves imaginary events and characters.

The introduction of a story where characters, setting, and background information are presented.

A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

A well-developed character with a complex personality.

The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.