Elements of a Story (FLASHCARD)

Front

What is the term for the main character of a story, with whom the reader usually identifies?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What do we call the location and time period in which a story takes place?

Back

Setting

Front

What are the individuals or creatures that appear in a story referred to as?

Back

Characters

Front

What is the term for the part of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and main conflict, usually occurring at the beginning?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the term for a struggle or problem faced by a character in a story, which can be with nature, themselves, other characters, or society?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the term for the sequence of events that make up a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the term for the highest point of tension in a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak?

Back

Climax

Front

What do we call the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the term for the conclusion of a story, where the conflicts are resolved?

Back

Resolution

Front

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

Back

Theme