Setting
time, place, mood/tone of a story
character
people or animals about whom a story is written and who carry out the action of the story.
Protagonist
the character who has a problem to solve. This is who the reader roots for in the story.
Antagonist
the character who keeps the protagonist from solving the problem.
Conflict
the struggle between the protagonist and the antagonist. Another word for 'problem.'
Theme
the lesson that the protagonist and reader learn from the story.
Plot
the sequence of events in the story.
Importance of title
the title's relevancy to the story or theme.
Exposition
Sets up the story for the reader. Provides information about setting and characters.
rising action
the plot builds and increases/develops the conflict.
Climax
turning point of the story. The climax reaches its peak.
falling action
events that lead towards solving the problem.
Resolution
the conclusion of the story, reveals the solution to the problem.
chronological order
in order from beginning, middle, to end.