protagonist
main character
antagonist
character in conflict with the main character
dynamic
character changes
static
character stays the same
round
fully-developed character
flat
little information provided about character
direct characterization
the author explicitly describes the character
indirect characterization
the reader must infer things about the character
exposition
beginning of the story where the setting and characters are introduced
inciting incident
the conflict is introduced
rising actions
series of events leading to the climax
climax
turning point, aha moment
falling actions
events after the climax
resolution
conflict is resolved