Elements of a Story

Front

What is the end of the conflict in a story?

Back

resolution

Front

What is the beginning of the story that provides the setting and background information?

Back

exposition

Front

What are all of the events leading up to the climax?

Back

rising action

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story, novel, or play?

Back

plot

Front

What is the action in the story after the climax is revealed?

Back

falling action

Front

What is the time and location where a story takes place?

Back

setting

Front

Who is the main character in the story?

Back

protagonist

Front

What is the struggle between two opposing forces?

Back

conflict

Front

What is the story's main idea or message?

Back

theme

Front

climax

Back

the turning point of the story