Elements of a Story

Introduces the characters and conflict they face

Complications arise during this section of the plot as the characters struggle with conflict

the turning point of a story or play is the point of maximum interest.

events that come after the climax and before the resolution

loose ends are tied up, and the story is brought to a close.

the central character or hero in a narrative or drama, usually the one the audience tends to identify.

• Antagonist

• Theme

• Protagonist

• Onomatopoeia

a force working against a protagonist; it can be another character, society, a force of nature, or even a force within the main character.

• Antagonist

• Theme

• Protagonist

• Onomatopoeia

characters that grow or change during a

story are said to undergo character development.

character changes significantly

• static character

• dynamic character

• complex character

• diverse character

changes only a little or not at all

• static character

• dynamic character

• complex character

• diverse character