Story Elements (GFMS)

Front

What is the struggle or problem in the story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the introduction to a story?

Back

Exposition

Front

Who is the main character in the story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

When and where the story takes place is called...?

Back

Setting

Front

The message/life lesson in the story that the author conveys to the reader is called...?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the turning point of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the part of the story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the final outcome or conclusion of the story?

Back

Resolution

Front

What are the events that make up the main storyline of a narrative?

Back

Plot

Front

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

Back

Antagonist