Story Elements Flashcard

Front

What are the people, animals, or things that help to shape the plot of a story?

Back

Characters

Front

What is a story about your personal experiences in the past called?

Back

Personal narrative

Front

What is the term for the series of events that make up a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What type of character is well-developed, complex, and usually undergoes changes throughout the story?

Back

Dynamic character

Front

What is the term for the struggle or problem in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the term for the main idea or underlying message of a story?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the perspective from which a story is told?

Back

Point of view

Front

What is a character that does not change throughout the story called?

Back

Static character

Front

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

Back

Rising action