Elements of a Story

Front

What are the events leading up to the climax of a story?

Back

Rising action: This is the series of events that build tension and lead to the climax.

Front

Who is the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist: The main character around whom the story revolves.

Front

What is the beginning of the story that provides the setting and background information?

Back

Exposition: This part introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

Front

How do the protagonist, antagonist, conflict, and climax of a story interact?

Back

In the climax, the protagonist makes a decision to solve the conflict with the antagonist.

Front

What is the story's main idea or message?

Back

Theme: The central idea or message that the story conveys.

Front

What is the character that opposes the main character called?

Back

Antagonist: The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

Front

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

Back

Conflict: The main problem or struggle in the story.

Front

What is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved?

Back

Resolution: The conclusion of the story where the conflict is resolved.

Front

What is the term for the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution?

Back

Falling action: The events that occur after the climax and lead to the resolution.

Front

What is the emotional atmosphere of a story called?

Back

Mood: The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.