Story Elements

Front

What is the event that triggers the conflict in a story?

Back

Inciting incident

Front

What is the series of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the end of the story that ties up all the loose ends?

Back

Resolution

Front

What do we call the place and time where a story takes place?

Back

Setting

Front

What is a person or animal in a story called?

Back

Character

Front

What is the main message or lesson of a story?

Back

Theme

Front

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

Back

Climax

Front

What is the part of the story that builds up to the climax?

Back

Rising action

Front

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

Back

Falling action

Front

What is the perspective from which a story is told?

Back

Point of view