ELEMENTS OF A STORY

Front

All the parts of the story that make the story what it is.

Back

plot

Front

The world of the story, the time and place in which the story takes place.

Back

Setting

Front

People, animals, or creatures that play a role in the story.

Back

Characters

Front

The most important character in the story, the story centers around this character.

Back

Main Character

Front

What are characters that do not have a big role but help the story along and are in the background? Options: Antagonist, Minor Character, Protagonist, Climax

Back

Minor Character

Front

The beginning of the story when the author "exposes" the reader to the setting and characters.

Back

Exposition

Front

The good guy, the hero, the one who is often likable, who the reader is rooting for.

Back

Protagonist

Front

The bad guy, the villain, an unlikable character, an opposing force in the story.

Back

Antagonist

Front

The problem, Issue, struggle, or obstacle the main character is going through.

Back

Conflict

Front

The series of events in the story that unfold as the conflict builds or grows, the main character has to deal with or stop.

Back

Rising Action