Synonyms and related words :
action, anagnorisis, angle, architectonics, architecture, argument, atmosphere, background, catastrophe, characterization, color, complication, continuity, contrivance, denouement, design, development, device, episode, fable, falling action, gimmick, incident, line, local color, mood, motif, movement, mythos, peripeteia, plan, plot, recognition, rising action, scheme, secondary plot, slant, story, structure, subject, switch, thematic development, theme, tone, topic, twist