Story Elements

3. The main character's chief opponent
5. The end of the story where the conflict is typically resolved.
6. The characters or creatures in the story; they carry out the action.
7. vs. Man A conflict between two characters in the story. Example: a person getting chased by the police.
8. Action The majority of the story or book; events move the story along and the conflict continues to build.
9. The central idea or belief in the story.
11. Tells you where and when the story is taking place.
12. Action What happens immediately after the climax; the story starts to wind down.

1. The turning point in the story; this is often the exciting moment the reader has been anticipating.
2. Conflict A conflict between two or more forces.
4. The events that happen during the story. This structure is usually outlined on a diagram.
6. The major struggle or problem that arises in the story.
10. The beginning of the story, where the setting, characters, and source of conflict are introduced.
13. Conflict A conflict a character is having with him or herself. Example: a person is struggling to tell the truth. Man vs. Self