Match the definition to the word. 1. the "feeling" or emotional aura that pervades a story or a poem crisis 2. a critical moment in a story at which the protagonist is forced to take decisive action atmosphere 3. the time and place in which the story occurs setting

1. the "feeling" or emotional aura that pervades a story or a poem - atmosphere

The atmosphere is the air you breathe, the invisible stuff that surrounds. An atmosphere of a story or poem helps to communicate the theme or author's attitude towards the subject.

2. a critical moment in a story at which the protagonist is forced to take decisive action - Crisis

Critical = crisis. They are from the root word crit which means to separate or choose. During a crisis, the protagonist is forced to make a difficult choice. This usually results in some type of internal conflict for the protagonist, creates a learning experience which makes the character dynamic, and often is the climax of the story.

3. the time and place in which the story occurs - setting

The setting is where the story is set. Time and place. Sometimes it helps to think of a movie set. On a movie set, the director is creating the specific place and time in which the story takes place.