Monologue Elements

Front

The struggle or problem in a story

Back

Conflict

Front

The people, animals, or things that help to shape the plot

Back

Characters

Front

The central idea or lesson to be learned in a story

Back

Theme

Front

This is where and when the story takes place

Back

Setting

Front

The beginning of the story where the setting and main character are introduced

Back

Exposition

Front

The ending of a story where the outcome is revealed

Back

Resolution

Front

The part in the story that starts to bring the story to a close

Back

Falling Action

Front

The series of events that make up a story

Back

Plot

Front

This part of a story is where the conflict takes place and it leads up to the character having to make a decision about the problem. Options: Internal Forces, Climax, Rising Action, Falling Action

Back

Rising Action

Front

Most exciting moment of the story; turning point

Back

climax