Elements of a Story

The beginning of a story, where the background information is introduced.

• Protagonist

• Exposition

• Climax

• Conflict

The problem that drives a story's plot forward.

• Climax

• Exposition

• Conflict

• Theme

The sequence of events in the story.

• Plot

• Setting

• Conflict

• Element of a story

The perspective from which an author tells a story.

• Antagonist

• Plot

• Exposition

• Point of View

The most intense, exciting, or important moment in a story.

• Setting

• Theme

• Climax

• Exposition

The central idea or message of the story.

The __________ is the enemy of the main character on the story.

The __________ consists of the time and place where the story is taking place.

It is a fundamental component that makes up a narrative.

The main character of the story.