Elements of a Story

Front

What is the main character in a story called?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the end of the conflict in a story?

Back

Resolution

Front

What part of the story comes after the climax and leads to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story, novel, or play?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the beginning of the story that provides the setting and background information?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the character or force that opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What part of the story builds tension and develops the conflict?

Back

Rising Action

Front

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

Back

Climax

Front

What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the main idea or message of a story?

Back

Theme