Plot Elements

The problem of the story

The "eye" or narrative voice (example: first person or third person)

The main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores. It can be conveyed using characters, setting, dialogue, plot, or a combination of all of these elements.

This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest and suspense occurs.

This is when the main character and setting are introduced.

The backstory is established.

This is an event or decision that begins a story's problem. This incident upsets the balance of things. Suddenly there is a problem to be solved = CONFLICT is made clear.

The location and time frame in which a narrative takes place.

This is the turning point of the story. Usually, the main character will come face-to-face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way.

This also happens towards the END of the story.

Loose ends are tied up.

The story comes to a reasonable ending.