Story Elements

Front

What are the people, animals, or creatures in a story called?

Back

Characters are the people, animals, or creatures in a story.

Front

What is the problem or challenge the main characters face in a story?

Back

The conflict is the problem or challenge the main characters face.

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

The plot is the sequence of events in a story.

Front

What is the lesson, message, or big idea the author wants readers to learn?

Back

The theme is the lesson, message, or big idea the author wants readers to learn.

Front

What are the pieces or parts that make up a story called?

Back

The story elements are the pieces or parts that make up a story.

Front

What is the setting of a story?

Back

The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

Front

What is the main character in a story called?

Back

The protagonist is the main character in a story.

Front

What is the character that opposes the main character called?

Back

The antagonist is the character that opposes the main character.

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The climax is the most exciting or intense part of the story.

Front

What is the resolution in a story?

Back

The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved.