Elements of a Story

It is the "when" and "where" of the story

• metaphor

• simile

• settings

• plot

It is the time and place where during which the story takes place.

• metaphor

• simile

• settings

• plot

One function of the setting is

• to create mood or atmosphere

• to compare two different things using like or as

• attributing personal traits or human characteristics to inanimate objects

• one is said but the opposite is meant

It is the feeling that the author tries to convey throughout the story

• plot

• setting

• climax

• mood

The atmosphere or emot ional condition created by the piece, within the setting

• plot

• setting

• character

• mood

It is the person, animal and things participating in the story

• plot

• setting

• character

• mood

It is the main character of the story

• plot

• setting

• climax

• protagonist

The one with whom the readers identifies. This person is not necessary good

• plot

• setting

• climax

• protagonist

It is the force in opposition of the protagonist

• plot

• setting

• climax

• antagonist

This person may not be bad or evil

• plot

• setting

• antagonist

• protagonist