Story Elements

Front

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

Back

Plot

Front

What part of a story is where the conflict takes place and leads up to the character having to make a decision?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the term for the part of the story that reveals the outcome of the climax and shows how the main character resolves the conflict?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What do we call the end of the story where loose ends are tied up?

Back

Resolution

Front

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

Back

Setting

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

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

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the term for the central idea or message in a story?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the term for the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the term for the introduction of background information in a story?

Back

Exposition