Story Elements Flashcard

Front

What is the part of the story that starts to bring the story to a close?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What term describes the struggle or problem in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the series of conflicts or struggles that build a story toward a climax called?

Back

Rising Action

Front

Who is the main character in a story who wants to reach a goal?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What type of story is about your personal experiences in the past?

Back

Personal Narrative

Front

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

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The turning point or most intense moment in the story.

Front

What is the resolution in a story?

Back

The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The central idea or message conveyed by the story.

Front

What is a setting in a story?

Back

The time and place in which the story occurs.