Story Elements
The sequence of events in the story
plot
This is the author’s central argument or big idea they want to convey.
theme
This is the main challenge to overcome in the story. It compels the plot forward and is usually resolved during the plot’s climax.
conflict
It includes the time and place in which the story will be taking place.
setting
These are the people (or sometimes animals!) who are featured in a story.
characters