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Story Elements
Plot Elements
Examples of story elements
100

The time and place in which a story happens 

Setting 
100

The most intense part of the story. The main character directly confronts the conflict. 

Climax

100

Once upon a time in a kingdom far far away 

Setting
200

The people, animals, and creatures that take part in a story 

Characters

200

A series of events or obstacles that cause tension or conflict

Rising Action

200
the skibidi toilet, 15 pink-haired dwarves, a magical donkey 

Characters

300

the problem or the struggle in a story

Conflict

300

The conflict is fully resolved and the story comes to a close

Resolution

300
The two hobbits must cross a dark and spooky land in to throw a magical ring of evil into a volcano in order to destroy it. 

Plot

400

The overall story or action that takes place

Plot

400

The action slows down and the characters deal with the consequences of the climax 

Falling Action

400

Never give up
Fate or destiny
Love conquers all
Anger leads to more anger 

Theme
500

The big picture or central belief of a story

Theme 

500

The introduction to a story where we meet the characters and learn about the setting 

Exposition

500

Cinderella wants to go to a ball, but her evil stepmother won't let her. 

Conflict