the central idea of the play, what the author is trying to convey
theme
The point of highest interest
Climax
The main events that build up interest.
Rising Action
The person against the main character
Antagonist
The main character
Protagonist
The problem
conflict
the people in the movie, play, or story
character
the story being told as in a story, movie or play
plot
What happens after the climax
Falling Action
Where and when the story takes place
Setting
How the story ends
Resolution
The beginning of the story. Introduces the characters and setting.
Exposition
the lesson of the story
moral