Story Elements

Front

What is the lesson, message, or big idea the author wants readers to learn?

Back

Theme

Front

What is how the problem is solved in a story?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is where and when the story takes place?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the problem or challenge the main characters face?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What are the main people in a story called?

Back

Characters

Front

What is the term for the beginning of a story where characters and setting are introduced?

Back

Exposition

Front

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

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 shows the results of the conflict?

Back

Falling Action