Story Elements

Front

The sequence of events that make up a story is called ____________.

Back

Plot

Front

The people or animals that take part in the action of a story are called ________________.

Back

Characters

Front

Setting is the ___________________ of the action of the story.

Back

time and place

Front

A brief introduction of the setting, characters, and opening situation is called _____________.

Back

Exposition

Front

A struggle between opposing forces. The problem of the story is called _____________.

Back

Conflict

Front

The most exciting part of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak is called _____________.

Back

Climax

Front

The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution are called _____________.

Back

Falling Action

Front

The final part of the story where the conflict is resolved is called _____________.

Back

Resolution

Front

The time and place in which a story occurs is known as _____________.

Back

Setting

Front

The main character in a story, often facing a conflict, is called the _____________.

Back

Protagonist