Story Elements

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What does setting mean?

Back

Where & when the story takes place.

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What is a problem?

Back

Something that goes wrong in the story.

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What is the big event?

Back

An event that helps to solve the problem.

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What are characters?

Back

Who the story is about.

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What is character change?

Back

How one of the main characters changes during the story.

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What is a plot?

Back

The sequence of events in a story.

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What is a theme?

Back

The main idea or message of the story.

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What is a main character?

Back

The most important character in the story.

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What is a supporting character?

Back

A character who helps the main character.

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What is a conflict?

Back

The struggle between opposing forces in a story.