Grade 6 Elements of a Story

Front

What is the turning point of the story called?

Back

climax

Front

Who opposes the main character in a story?

Back

antagonist

Front

What term describes the sequence of events in a story, novel, or play?

Back

plot

Front

What is the main idea or message of a story known as?

Back

theme

Front

What part of the story introduces the setting and other important information?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story?

Back

protagonist

Front

What is the term for the events that lead up to the climax?

Back

rising action

Front

What is the term for the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution?

Back

falling action

Front

What is the final outcome of the story called?

Back

resolution

Front

What is the term for the background information provided at the beginning of a story?

Back

setting