Story Elements

Front

What is the climax?

Back

The highest point of suspense in the story.

Front

What are characters?

Back

The people, animals, or imaginary creatures that take part in the action of the story.

Front

Which comes first--the complications or the resolution?

Back

Complications.

Front

Which comes first--the conflict or the complications?

Back

Conflict.

Front

How many story elements are there?

Back

4.

Front

What is a setting?

Back

The time and place where a story occurs.

Front

What is a plot?

Back

The sequence of events that make up a story.

Front

What is a theme?

Back

The central idea or message in a story.

Front

What is a conflict?

Back

The struggle between opposing forces in a story.

Front

What are the types of conflict?

Back

Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Self, Man vs. Society.