Plot Elements

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characters

Back

a person, animal, or creature in a story

Front

conflict

Back

the problem in the story

Front

events

Back

what happens in the story

Front

resolution

Back

The conclusion to the story. The solution to the conflict or problem is revealed.

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problem

Back

something that goes wrong in the story

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setting

Back

when and where the story takes place

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plot

Back

the sequence of events in a story

Front

theme

Back

the main idea or message of the story

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protagonist

Back

the main character in a story, often facing a conflict

Front

antagonist

Back

the character or force that opposes the protagonist