Story Elements

Front

What is the struggle or problem in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What do you call a story about an author that describes one incident in his/her life?

Back

Personal Narrative

Front

What is the series of events that make up a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What part of a story is where the conflict takes place and leads up to a decision about the problem?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is a choice, decision, or action brought on by someone else other than the main character?

Back

External Force

Front

What is the beginning part of a story that introduces the characters and setting?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the final part of a story where the conflict is resolved?

Back

Resolution

Front

What do we call the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the character or force that opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the main idea or underlying message of a story?

Back

Theme