Story Elements

Front

What is the main idea or message in a story?

Back

Theme

Front

What do we call a person or animal in a story?

Back

Character

Front

What is the setting of a story?

Back

The time and place where the story happens.

Front

What are all the events that happen in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What do we call the ending of a story when the conflict is resolved?

Back

Solution

Front

What is the problem or struggle in a story called?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the beginning part of a story that introduces the characters and setting?

Back

Exposition

Front

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

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the most exciting part of the story called?

Back

Climax

Front

What do we call the part of the story that comes after the climax and leads to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action