Elements of Plot

2. The use of objects, characters, or situations to represent deeper meanings or concepts.
3. The spoken or written conversation between characters in a story.
7. A literary technique that involves surprising, amusing, or intriguing contradictions or contrasts.
10. of View The perspective from which the story is told (first person, third person, etc.).
11. The time and place in which a story takes place.
15. The feeling of tension and uncertainty that keeps readers engaged and eager to know what happens next.
16. The introduction of essential background information early in a story, including the setting, characters, and initial conflict.
17. Twist An unexpected turn of events that changes the direction of the story.
18. The process of developing and portraying a character's traits, personality, and background.
21. The most intense and critical point in the story, where the conflict reaches its peak and the outcome is decided.

1. The main character in a story who typically drives the action forward.
4. The emotional atmosphere or tone created in a story.
5. Action The series of events that build tension and develop the conflict. It leads to the story's climax.
6. A scene that interrupts the chronological flow of the story to provide background information.
8. Hints or clues given by the author to suggest what might happen later in the story.
9. The character or force that opposes the protagonist and creates conflict.
12. The central idea or message of a story. It often reflects on larger concepts or universal truths.
13. Action Events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution. Loose ends start to get tied up.
14. The final part of the story where the conflict is resolved, and the characters' fates are determined.
19. The central struggle that drives the plot forward. It can be internal (within a character) or external (against a force or another character).
20. The person or entity that tells the story.