Elements of a Story

This includes not only where the story takes place but also when it happens as well as the people and culture that live in the world the story takes place.

• characters

• setting

• conflict

• theme

• plot

This can be a person, animal or anything personified who acts in the plot of the story. It is through them that readers experience the world the author has built.

• characters

• setting

• conflict

• theme

• plot

This refers to the sequence of events that take place throughout the narrative.

• characters

• setting

• conflict

• theme

• plot

This refers to any challenge the character experiences in the narrative. This is essential to any story's tension and propels the narrative forward.

• characters

• setting

• conflict

• theme

• plot

This refers to the moral or lesson of the story. This is the author's main argument or claim that they want the reader to understand.

• characters

• setting

• conflict

• theme

• plot

The _____ Pyramid is a visual representation of the 5 main parts that describe a story's plot.

This refers to a series of conflicts and crises that lead to the climax.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

This refers to the introductory part of the story where essential background information is given.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

This is the turning point of the story and can be the most intense moment.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

This is the conclusion of the story and usually provides closure.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution