6th Period Elements of a Story Flashcard

Front

What is a problem or struggle between two opposing forces in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What do we call all of the events that happen in a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the central idea or lesson to be learned in a story?

Back

Theme

Front

What part of the story starts to bring the story to a close?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the beginning of a narrative that provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances?

Back

Exposition

Front

What term describes the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

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

Back

Antagonist

Front

What do we call the sequence of events that lead to the climax of a story?

Back

Rising Action

Front

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

Back

Resolution

Front

What term refers to the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting