Story Elements

3. the message or deeper meaning of a story
7. the turning point of a story and usually the most exciting part
9. - series of events that build up to the climax
11. shows how the conflict will be resolved. Takes place after the climax in a story
13. tell stories
14. the solution to the problem that ties up loose ends

1. time and place
2. people, animals, and imaginary creatures in a story: protagonist=hero; antagonist=villains
4. introduces the characters, setting, and hints to the conflict
5. who is telling the story
6. the sequence of events
8. use what you read and what you know to make predictions or draw conclusions
10. the problem: character vs. self(internal), character vs character(external), character vs. society(external), character vs. nature(external)
12. conversations between characters