Story Elements

Front

What is the term for where and when a story takes place?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the definition of 'setting' in a story?

Back

The time and place in which a story occurs.

Front

What is the term for the way a problem is resolved in a story?

Back

Solution

Front

What do we call the series of events that make up a story?

Back

Plot

Front

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

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the term for a character or force that opposes the protagonist?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the term for the underlying message or main idea of a story?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the term for the emotional atmosphere of a story?

Back

Mood

Front

What is the term for the perspective from which a story is told?

Back

Point of view

Front

What is the term for the introduction of background information in a story?

Back

Exposition