Story Elements

Front

What is the series of events that make up a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the beginning of the story where the setting and main character are introduced?

Back

Exposition

Front

What provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the term for where and when the story takes place?

Back

Setting

Front

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

Back

Setting

Front

What is the main problem or struggle in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the turning point of the story where the main character faces the conflict?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the part of the story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the end of the story where the conflict is resolved?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the underlying message or main idea of a story?

Back

Theme