Elements of a Story/Elements of a Plot

the start or beginning of the story; may provide background information about the characters

the organized sequence of events that make up a story

the conclusion or ending of the story

the series of conflict and crisis in a story; the build up of events to the climax

all of the action that follows the climax; the steps taken to solve the problem

where the story takes place

the main idea or message that the author is trying to convey

the turning point or most intense moment in the story; the big problem in the story

involves a struggle between two opposing forces/the problem in the story

the people/animals/ things involved in a story