Story Elements

Front

What is the struggle or problem in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What do we call a character that stays the same throughout the story?

Back

Static character

Front

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

Back

Plot

Front

What part of a story leads up to the character having to make a decision about the problem?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the term for where and when the story takes place?

Back

Setting

Front

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

Back

Resolution

Front

What do we call the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

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

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the main idea or message of a story called?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the introduction of the story that sets the scene and introduces characters?

Back

Exposition