Story Elements

Front

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

Back

Characters

Front

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

Back

Plot

Front

What part of a story involves the conflict and leads to a character's decision about the problem?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the part of the story that starts to bring it to a close?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the beginning of a story where the setting and main character are introduced?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the main problem or struggle in a story called?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the turning point of a story where the main character faces the conflict?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the final part of a story where the loose ends are tied up?

Back

Resolution

Front

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

Back

Setting

Front

What is the underlying message or lesson of a story called?

Back

Theme