Elements of Fiction

Front

A person, animal, or object who has a part
in the action of the story.

Back

character

Front

The struggle or problem between two characters.

Back

conflict

Front

The series of related events that make up the story. (Action)

Back

plot

Front

The main idea or message that is revealed in a work of literature.

Back

theme

Front

The central idea of the story is ______

Back

what the story is mostly about.

Front

The location and time period.

Back

setting

Front

This character is the main character in the story.

Back

protagonist

Front

This character goes against the main character.  Options: protagonist, antagonist, secondary character, background character

Back

antagonist

Front

In order to determine the theme, you must figure out the _________________ first. Options: conflict, central idea
(what the story is mostly about), setting, antagonist

Back

central idea
(what the story is mostly about)

Front

Anna describes the events that happen in the beginning, middle and end of the book she just read. This means that she is describing the ________.

Back

plot