Story Elements Flashcards
1
Q
What are story elements?
A
the parts of a story that exist in a fictional text
2
Q
characters
A
the people, animals, or objects that influence the action in the story
3
Q
setting
A
WHERE and WHEN the story takes place; can affect the mood of the story
4
Q
conflict
A
the problem of the story - usually one MAJOR problem with smaller ones mixed in - both internal and external
5
Q
plot
A
all the events in a story in sequential order from beginning to end
6
Q
resolution
A
the solution to the problem at the end of a story
7
Q
protagonist
A
the main character(s) in a story
8
Q
antagonist
A
the opposing force that goes against the protagonist
9
Q
internal conflict
A
a struggle that takes place within the mind of the character
10
Q
external conflict
A
a struggle that takes place with other characters, nature, or society
