With examples from Harry Potter Elements of Story With examples from Harry Potter
Plot The main events of the story
Setting Where a story takes place
Conflict The struggle between two opposing forces, typically the Protagonist and the Antagonist
Point of View The format through which a story is told
Dynamic Character A character who undergoes important inner change
Static Character A character that does not undergo any important changes throughout the story
Protagonist The main character in a story
Antagonist The character that opposes the Protagonist
Resolution When the problem or conflict of the story is resolved
Theme The theme in a story is its underlying message, or 'big idea.'
Writing activity Pick a movie or show that you have watched recently. Write about how important the characters, setting, conflict, and resolution were to the plot. Also explain 2 major themes and how they appeared in the story. This assignment must be 1 full page in length. It is due first thing on Friday morning.