the time and location in which a story takes place.

geographical location; where is the action of the story taking occurring?

when is the story taking place? (historical period, part of day, year, etc)

how the author arranges events to develop his basic idea. It is the sequence of events in a story or play.

the beginning of the story where the characters and the setting is revealed.

the main problem or conflict that the protagonist must overcome

where the events in the story become complicated and the conflict in the story is revealed

this is the highest point of interest and the turning point of the story.

the events and complications begin to resolve themselves.

this is the final outcome or untangling of events in the story.

a struggle with a force outside one's self.

a struggle within one's self; a person must make some decision, overcome pain, quiet their temper, resist an urge, etc.

the leading character struggles with his physical strength against other men, forces of nature, or animals.

the leading character struggles against ideas, practices, or customs of other people.

the leading character struggles with himself/herself; with his/her own soul, ideas of right or wrong, physical limitations, choices, etc.

is a person who changes over time, usually as a result of resolving a central conflict or facing a major crisis. .

someone who does not change over time; his or her personality does not transform or evolve.

the central person in a story, and is often referred to as the story's main character. He or she (or they) is faced with a conflict that must be resolved. They may not always be admirable (e.g. an anti-hero); nevertheless s/he must command involvement on the part of the reader, or better yet, empathy.

the character(s) (or situation) that represents the opposition against which the protagonist must contend. In other words, the antagonist is an obstacle that the protagonist must overcome.

is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

refers to what the speaker or narrator directly says or thinks about a character.

refers to what the character says, thinks, effects on others, acts like, and looks like. The reader then infers what the character is all about. This mimics how we understand people in the real world, since we can't "get inside their heads".

the angle from which the story is told.

the controlling idea or its central insight. It is the author's underlying meaning or main idea that he is trying to convey. It may be the author's thoughts about a topic or view of human nature.

A comparison of two unlike things using like or as

A narrative device that hints at coming events; often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader.

How the reader feels about the text while reading.

Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character

a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen.

a reason that explains, or partially explains a character's thoughts, feelings, actions or speech