4th Grade Story Elements

A character that only shows one trait.

A character or force against the main character.

Introduces the characters, the setting, and the basic situation.

The central message or moral of a text.

The main character struggles with storms, animals, or natural disasters.

The highest point of interest or suspense in a story, novel, or play.

Any struggle between two forces that drives the plot.

The main events that make up the story.

The main character struggles with his or her own thoughts, decisions, or feelings.

The main character in a literary work.

Shows many different character traits and has feelings and thoughts that are both good and bad.

The events leading to the climax.

A person, animal, or item that has a role in a story.

The main character struggles with another character or group of characters.

When and where a story takes place.

A _____________ character that develops and grows during the course of the story.

A character that does not change throughout the story is _______________.