Character
Setting
Conflict
Plot
100

Who or what does the action in a short story or novel?

character

100

one of the "w" words that is part of the setting

where or when
100

The type of conflict where a character fusses with another character. 

character versus character

100

the first part of the story, sometimes called the introduction

exposition

200

an important character in the story (two words)

main character 

200

the other "w" word that is part of the setting 

when or where 

200

the type of conflict where a character battles a storm or wild animal

character versus nature

200

the end of the story, rhymes with conclusion

resolution

300

a supporting character in the story (two words)

minor character 

300

true or false:  The setting does not affect the plot of a story. 

false

300

The type of conflict where the character faces an internal battle. 

character versus self

300

the part of the plot where your questions begin to be answered

falling action

400

the hero or main character of a story

protagonist

400

True or False:  The future can be a part of the setting. 

true 

400

the type of conflict where a character must stand up to unfair rules or discrimination 

character versus society

400

the part of the plot where suspense and interest builds

rising action

500

the character that opposes, or goes against, the protagonist 

antagonist

500

True or false: A story might not have a setting. 

false 

500

The conflict gets worse and worse in this part of the plot. 

rising action

500

the turning point in a story

climax