event                  things that happen in stories and in the natural world

character           person, animal, or made-up creature in a story or play

setting                when and where a story or play takes place

chores                a small job that has to be done

stall                    an enclosed area where a farm animal is kept

corral                 a pen for animals on a farm or ranch

echo                   a sound waves reflecting from a surface back to the listener

transform          make a dramatic change in form, appearance, or character

elaborate           detailed and complicated in design and planning

fierce                  being brave, proud, and untamed