The sequence of events in a story — what happens from beginning to end. Usually has a problem and a solution.

The beginning of the story where the author introduces the characters, setting. It usually ends with the conflict being introduced.

The events that build up the story’s excitement. These events show how the characters try to solve the problem. This is usually the biggest part of a story.

The most exciting part of the story. The problem reaches its biggest point, and the main character faces their biggest challenge.

The events that happen right after the climax. The story begins to calm down, and the problem starts to get solved.

The ending of the story where the conflict is solved (or sometimes not solved). It shows how everything turns out for the characters.

The people, animals, or creatures in a story. They carry out the actions and move the plot forward.

The main problem in the story. Conflict drives the plot forward and gives characters something to work through.

Where and when the story happens. It includes the place, time period, and sometimes the mood of the story.

The qualities that describe what a character is like. These can be physical traits (how they look) or personality traits (how they act, think, or feel).

The words that characters say to each other in a story. Dialogue is usually written inside quotation marks and shows how characters feel, think, or react.

Writing that tells a story, shares ideas, or expresses feelings. Examples: short stories, novels, plays, and poems.

Nonfiction writing that gives facts and teaches about real topics. Examples: textbooks, newspaper articles, biographies.

The big idea or lesson in a story. It’s what the author wants you to learn or think about. Found in literature texts.

What a text is mostly about. This is the most important point the author wants the reader to know. We find these mostly in informational texts.

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Story Elements Vocab

Our second vocabulary list of the year!

Term	Definition
Plot	The sequence of events in a story — what happens from beginning to end. Usually has a problem and a solution.
Exposition	The beginning of the story where the author introduces the characters, setting. It usually ends with the conflict being introduced.
Rising Action	The events that build up the story’s excitement. These events show how the characters try to solve the problem. This is usually the biggest part of a story.
Climax	The most exciting part of the story. The problem reaches its biggest point, and the main character faces their biggest challenge.
Falling Action	The events that happen right after the climax. The story begins to calm down, and the problem starts to get solved.
Resolution	The ending of the story where the conflict is solved (or sometimes not solved). It shows how everything turns out for the characters.
Characters	The people, animals, or creatures in a story. They carry out the actions and move the plot forward.
Conflict	The main problem in the story. Conflict drives the plot forward and gives characters something to work through.
Setting	Where and when the story happens. It includes the place, time period, and sometimes the mood of the story.
Character Traits	The qualities that describe what a character is like. These can be physical traits (how they look) or personality traits (how they act, think, or feel).
Dialogue	The words that characters say to each other in a story. Dialogue is usually written inside quotation marks and shows how characters feel, think, or react.
Literature	Writing that tells a story, shares ideas, or expresses feelings. Examples: short stories, novels, plays, and poems.
Informational Text	Nonfiction writing that gives facts and teaches about real topics. Examples: textbooks, newspaper articles, biographies.
Theme	The big idea or lesson in a story. It’s what the author wants you to learn or think about. Found in literature texts.
Main Idea	What a text is mostly about. This is the most important point the author wants the reader to know. We find these mostly in informational texts.

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