Elements of a story

Setting

The time and location in which a story takes place.

Plot

The sequence of events in a story or play, including a beginning, middle, and end.

Conflict

The opposition of forces that drives the plot of a story.

Protagonist

The central character in a story, often facing the main conflict.

Antagonist

The character opposing the protagonist.

Characterization

The information provided about the characters in a story.

Point of View (POV)

The angle from which a story is narrated.

Theme

The controlling idea or central insight of a piece of fiction.

Introduction/Exposition

The beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced.

Rising Action

The events that complicate the story and introduce the conflict.

Climax

The highest point of interest and turning point in the story.

Falling Action

The events that occur after the climax, leading to resolution.

Denouement

The final outcome or resolution of the story's events.

External Conflict

A struggle between a character and an outside force.

Internal Conflict

A struggle within a character's own mind or emotions.

Omniscient Point of View

A narrative perspective where the author knows all characters' thoughts and feelings.

Dynamic Character

A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

Static Character

A character whose personality does not change throughout the story.

Symbolism

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in a literary work.

Mood

The feeling or atmosphere that a story evokes in readers.

Local Colour

Writing that focuses on the specific speech, dress, and customs of a particular place.