Elements of a Story

• Setting can be used to create mood or tone, reveal character traits, or foreshadow events.
• Characters are people, animals, objects, or forces that appear in a story.
• The setting is the time, place, and atmosphere where the story takes place.
• Plot refers to the sequence of events in a story.
• Antagonists oppose the protagonist's goals and cause conflict.
• Point of view (POV) determines who tells the story and how it's told.
• Minor characters have smaller roles but still contribute to the story.
• The protagonist is the main character who drives the plot forward.
• Climax is the turning point where the conflict reaches its peak.
• A climax is an event that changes the direction of the story.
• How does an author use the five senses in a story?

  A good author includes descriptions of the setting using the five senses