Because some students were absent when we went over the elements of stories, I thought I would post the definitions here.
Plot: the sequence of events of the story; what happens
Setting: Where and when (past, present, or future) the story takes place
Protagonist: the main character who drives the action, who wants something but can’t get it
Antagonist: the person or thing that keeps the protagonist from getting what he or she wants.
Conflict: The struggle between the protagonist and the antagonist. Protagonist vs. antagonist.
Climax: the high point of the conflict; the scene where the conflict is finally decided
Resolution: the outcome of the conflict; the result
Theme: the author's ultimate message to the reader
