Story Elements

Front

A problem or struggle

Back

conflict

Front

The sequence of events in a story

Back

plot/narrative structure

Front

The main character or hero

Back

protagonist

Front

The moral or lesson the author wants you to understand from reading the story.

Back

theme

Front

The villain in the story.

Back

antagonist

Front

A conflict a character has on the inside; a struggle with choice, decision, or emotion.

Back

internal conflict

Front

A conflict a character has with another character or thing

Back

external conflict

Front

The when, where, and environment of a story

Back

Setting

Front

Who is telling the story?

Back

Point of view

Front

Name the first and second plot structure for a story (roller coaster diagram).

Back

exposition and initiating event