Story Elements

Front

What is the organized pattern or sequence of events that makes up a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the action that follows the climax and leads to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the central problem of the story?

Back

Conflict

Front

Where are the character and setting introduced in a story?

Back

Exposition

Front

What describes the where and when of a story?

Back

Setting

Front

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

Back

Climax

Front

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

Back

Theme

Front

What are the people, animals, or beings that take part in the action of a story?

Back

Characters

Front

What is the part of the story that builds up to the climax?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the final part of the story where the conflict is resolved?

Back

Resolution