Story Elements

left unplanted

stared at with the mouth open, as in wonder or surprise

feel sorrow or regret for

the highest or most intense point in the development or resolution of something; culmination

the problem of the story is resolved or worked out and is typically where the story ends

describes the events that make up a story or the main part of a story

show an image of

rejoicing, great joy

the central character in poetry, narrative, novel or any story - sometimes called a “hero”

an intensification of the conflict in a story or play

forced

a person who makes or repairs shoes

a character or a group of characters which stand in opposition to the protagonist

a cruel and oppressive dictator or ruler

any person, animal, or figure

stretch as to see better

show an image of

bad situation

time and place in which the story takes place can include social, weather, historical period

the act of lifting something with great effort

showing fear and lack of confidence

part of the story where the main conflict is introduced & exciting events start to take place

annoy continually or chronically

introduce background information about events, settings, characters etc. to the readers

sunk or stuck, as if in mud

as if struck dumb with astonishment or surprise

the act of moving forward suddenly

the part that occurs after the climax has been reached and the conflict has been resolved

dug

a struggle between two opposing forces usually a protagonist and an antagonist

the habitat of a wild animal