Story Elements Flashcards

Grade 3 · English · Flashcards

Study the key building blocks of every story for Grade 3 English.

Flashcards

character: A person, animal, or creature who takes part in a story
protagonist: The main character the story is mostly about
antagonist: A character or force that works against the protagonist
setting: Where AND when a story takes place
plot: All the events in a story from beginning to end
conflict: The main problem the character must face
resolution: How the conflict is solved at the end of the story
beginning: The part of the story that introduces characters and setting
middle: The part of the story where the conflict builds and the character tries to solve it
end: The part of the story where the conflict is resolved
characterization: The way an author reveals what a character is like (through actions, words, thoughts)
narrator: The voice that tells the story