Story Elements

Front

What do we call the part of the story where the characters and setting are introduced?

Back

exposition

Front

What part of the story ties up loose ends?

Back

resolution

Front

What do we call a struggle within a character's mind?

Back

internal conflict

Front

What do we call hints or clues about what will happen in the future?

Back

foreshadowing

Front

What is a novella?

Back

literature that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel

Front

What is the main character in a story called?

Back

protagonist

Front

What do we call the opposing force in a story?

Back

antagonist

Front

What is the turning point of a story called?

Back

climax

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

plot

Front

What do we call the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

setting