6th Grade Story Elements

Front

What is the character (person or animal) working against the main character called?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the most exciting moment of a story known as?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the central idea or lesson to be learned in a story?

Back

Theme

Front

During which part of the story are the setting and characters introduced?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the struggle between opposing forces that creates tension or suspense in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What term describes the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What part of the story resolves the conflict and ties up loose ends?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the term for the events that lead up to the climax of a story?

Back

Rising Action