Basic Story Elements

Front

What is the term for a struggle between a character and an outside force?

Back

External Conflict

Front

What is the term for the events that follow the climax in a story?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the term for the emotional atmosphere created by a story?

Back

Mood

Front

What is the term for a struggle that occurs within a character's mind?

Back

Internal Conflict

Front

What do we call characters that do not change or develop throughout the story?

Back

Static Characters

Front

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

Back

Theme

Front

What is the term for the introduction of background information in a story?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the term for the turning point of a story where the main conflict reaches its peak?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the term for the final outcome or resolution of a story?

Back

Denouement

Front

What is the term for characters that undergo significant change throughout the story?

Back

Dynamic Characters