Story Elements

The main character in a story, who has some kind of wish or goal, is called the _______________.

The character who prevents the protagonist from his/her goal or wish is called the _______________.

People, animals, and creatures in a story are called _______________.

Internal _______________ _______________ are based on the thoughts, feelings, and actions of a character.

All stories have a _______________, which is where a story takes place, when a story takes place, and the environment in which a story takes place.

The sequence of events in a story make up the _______________.

A problem or struggle the main character faces is called _______________.

When the problem is solved, readers learn the _______________.

The _______________ of a short story is its central message or insight into life.

A _______________ is a person, place, or object that has a literal meaning and also stands for something larger, such as an idea or an emotion.