Story Elements
the central figures who
experience or enact the events and actions of the story
What is a Character ?
first person
What is told from the main character’s
perspective?
the S in STEAL
What is SAYS?
logical series of events with a beginning, middle, and end
second person
What is told directly to the reader?
T in STEAL
What is THINKS?
The environment of the story
What is Setting?
third person limited
What is a narrator that knows all of the thoughts and feelings of each character, but only one
at a time?
E in STEAL
What is EFFECT?
The opposing forces whose actions make the plot move
What is Conflict?
third person omniscient
What is a narrators that know everything at all times?
A in STEAL?
What is ACTIONS?
The big idea the author is trying to convey.
What is Theme?
L in STEAL
What is LOOKS?