Story Elements Flashcards

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Exposition

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The beginning of the story where we meet the characters, learn about the setting, and find out what’s going on.

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Setting

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Where and when the story takes place.

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Character

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A person, animal, or creature in the story.

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Narrator

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The person who is telling the story.

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Conflict

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The main problem or struggle in the story.

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Plot

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The events in a story from beginning to end.

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Sequence

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The order in which things happen in a story.

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Rising Action

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The part of the story where the tension builds and things start getting more exciting.

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Climax

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The most exciting or important moment of the story – the turning point.

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Falling Action

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The events that happen after the climax as the story starts to calm down.