People, animals or other creatures that take part in the story.

The turning point in the action (also known as the crisis) and/or the highest point of interest or excitement

This is created when the main character wants something. It arises when something else gets in the protagonist's way.

This introduces the viewer to two components of the story: 1. the principal characters’ personas, their “personalities”; 2. the space or environment the characters inhabit.

The main good character in a story. Also called the protagonist.

Internal element that tells the story, presents and explains the fact, as they unfold, and introduces the characters.

The events that make up a story, as they relate to one another in a sequence, through cause and effect.

The perspective assumed by the narrator, or narrators.

The part of the story's plot line in which the problem of the story is resolved or worked out.

Where and when the story takes place. The historical moment in time and geographical location in which a story takes place. It provides the main backdrop, the context and mood for the story.

Also called the antagonist is often the main bad character in a story.

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Elements of a story

Term	Definition
Characters	People, animals or other creatures that take part in the story.
Climax	The turning point in the action (also known as the crisis) and/or the highest point of interest or excitement
Conflict	This is created when the main character wants something. It arises when something else gets in the protagonist's way.
Exposition	This introduces the viewer to two components of the story: 1. the principal characters’ personas, their “personalities”; 2. the space or environment the characters inhabit.
Hero	The main good character in a story. Also called the protagonist.
Narrator	Internal element that tells the story, presents and explains the fact, as they unfold, and introduces the characters.
Plot	The events that make up a story, as they relate to one another in a sequence, through cause and effect.
Point of view	The perspective assumed by the narrator, or narrators.
Resolution	The part of the story's plot line in which the problem of the story is resolved or worked out.
Setting	Where and when the story takes place. The historical moment in time and geographical location in which a story takes place. It provides the main backdrop, the context and mood for the story.
Villain	Also called the antagonist is often the main bad character in a story.

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