Elements of a Story

What is the time and place of a story called?

• protagonist

• setting

• plot

• theme

Who is the main character of the story?

• Protagonist

• character

• antagonist

• plot

Who is the character that is opposing (going against) the main character?

• climax

• plot

• protagonist

• antagonist

The main events of a story.

• title

• plot

• story elements

• character

A person or animal that takes part in the action of a literary work.

• character

• protagonist

• theme

• setting

When the character struggles within their own mind.

• theme

• external conflict

• tone

• Internal Conflict

When a character struggle between outside forces, such as another person, a force of nature, or society.

• external conflict

• setting

• character

• conflict

The turning point, the high point of interest or suspense.

• plot

• conflict

• Theme

• antagonist

Takes place after the climax and ties up loose ends, leaving the reader without any questions.

• climax

• rising action

• plot

• Resolution

The central message. A statement about life that applies to the purpose in a literary work.

• Theme

• tone

• plot

• climax