Story Elements

Front

Where and When the story takes place

Back

Setting

Front

The way an author ORGANIZES text
-ex. sequence
-ex. main idea followed by details
-ex. compare/contrast

Back

Author's Organization/Text Structure

Front

The people or animals in stories

Back

Characters

Front

The events that happen in a story. There is usually a problem and a solution.

Back

Plot

Front

The conflict in the story and the way it was solved

Back

Problem/Solution

Front

The struggle between opposing forces is known as the...

Back

conflict

Front

Is the protagonist of a story often the least important character?

Back

False

Front

The antagonist is the character who is working against the hero or protagonist in the story.

Back

True

Front

The beginning of a story where the setting and characters are introduced is known as the...

Back

exposition

Front

The turning point in the story is known as the...

Back

climax