Story Elements Lesson

This usually occurs at the beginning of a short story. Here the characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict. What is this?

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Exposition

The most exciting part of a story is called the:

• conflict

• falling action

• climax

The main character who is the "good guy" in the story is called:

• setting

• plot

• protagonist

When an author gives us a hint about what is about to happen in a book it is called:

• prediction

• foreshadowing

• inference

A problem that arises in a story is called

• theme

• setting

• conflict

The main character of the story, the one with whom the reader identifies. This person is not necessary “good”.

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Main Character

The force in opposition of the protagonist; this person may not be “bad” or “evil”, but he/she opposes the protagonist in a significant way

• Antagonist

• Villan

• Protagonist

This is the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way. This is the most intense moment. What is this?

• Rising Action

• Resolution

• Climax

This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs and leads to the climax. Complications arise! What is this?

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

• Climax

Action that follows the climax and ultimately leads to the resolution. What is this?

• Climax

• Resolution

• Falling Action