Elements of a Story

2. The series of events in a story
3. _____________ Is the struggle between opposing forces.
6. These are different parts of a book or narrative.
9. action Stage of the plot that develops the conflict (struggle). During this stage, events occur that make the conflict more complicated. The events in the ______________________ build toward a climax or turning point.
10. The first stage of a typical story plot. The _________________ provides important background information and introduces the setting and the important characters.

1. A problem that makes the conflict harder to resolve.
4. Time, location, and circumstances where the story takes place.
5. The conclusion of the story
7. Point of greatest interest in a story or play. The conflict is resolved and the outcome of the plot usually becomes clear.
8. Stage in the plot where the story begins to draw to a close. Events in the falling action show the results of the important decision or action that happened at the climax.