Elements of a Story

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What term describes the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the central message or insight about life that a story conveys?

Back

Theme

Front

What do we call the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the term for the character or force that opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the term for the events that lead to the climax of a story?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the turning point of a story called?

Back

Climax

Front

What do we call the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the final outcome of the story called?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the term for the background information provided at the beginning of a story?

Back

Exposition