Elements of a Story

Front

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

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the end of the conflict in a story?

Back

Resolution

Front

Who is the main character in the story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the relationship between the protagonist and the antagonist?

Back

The antagonist causes the protagonist to have conflict.

Front

What is the struggle between two opposing forces?

Back

Conflict.

Front

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

Back

Theme.

Front

What is the part of the story where the main character faces a series of challenges?

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 part of the story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action.

Front

What is a character or force in conflict with the main character?

Back

Antagonist.