3. A story must include characters. These can be people, animals or creatures.

4. The protagonist is the “good guy” and is usually the main character of a story.

5. The antagonist is the “bad guy” or force who is against the protagonist.

6. Man vs. Man Man vs. Nature Man vs. Society Man vs. Machine Man vs. Himself

7. The plot are the main events of a story.

8. This refers to the time and place of the story.

9. The theme of a story is an idea that recurs in or pervades in a work of art or literature.

10. The climax is the turning point of a story; when the ultimate suspense reaches its peak. This usually occurs close to the conclusion of the story. For example, the death of Romeo and Juliet.

11. The point of view is the perspective of the story. “The wolf tried to eat us all!!” -The three little pigs. “I simply wanted to borrow a cup of Sugar,”-The Wolf VS.

12. A great story includes….