Story Elements and Plot Mountain

The people and animals in the story.

MAJOR events that develop the plot of a story and lead to the climax.

The problem in the story that needs to be solved.

Story elements are the pieces that make up a story.

The MAIN character who deals with the conflict in the story.

Where and when the story takes place.

The message or lesson of the story.

Events after the climax of a story but before the resolution.

Plot is the sequence of a related events that make up a story.

The outcome of a story, when loose ends are wrapped up.

The character in the OPPOSITION to the protagonist.

The turning point, or the high point, of a story.

How the problem is solved.

Events that give the reader background information to understand the story.