Elements of a story

Front

What are the people, animals, or other creatures in a story called?

Back

Characters

Front

What is the reason for writing a story?

Back

Author's Purpose

Front

What is the struggle between opposing forces in a story called?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the overall feeling created by a piece of writing?

Back

Mood

Front

What is the action in the story after the climax is revealed?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the beginning part of a story that introduces the characters and setting?

Back

Exposition

Front

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

Back

Climax

Front

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

Back

Resolution

Front

What term describes the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting

Front

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

Back

Theme