Story Elements

An event in the story that introduces the central conflict, "a spark"

The person or force that opposes the protagonist

The part of the story that introduces the characters, setting and basic situation

A character that comes across as a real person

A story told from the "he/she/they" point of view

People or animals that take part in the action of a story.

The struggle between opposing forces.

The time, place and mood of the story

Events following the climax where the conflict begins to resolve itself

The sequence of events (what happens) in the story.

The part of the story in which the conflict becomes more intense

The position from which the author tells the story to the reader.

A story told from the "I" point of view

The main character, often a good person or hero

Central message or insight into life that is revealed through the story. It MAY be a lesson.

The feeling created by the author throughout the story

The turning point, usually the highest point of interest in the story.

The end of the central conflict