1. Plot characters genres theme tone Mood setting

2. Plot  Sequence of events that make up the story  Dramatic structure—structure of serious play

3. Characters Primary  Protagonist—character on whom story revolves  Antagonist—character who provides conflict for protagonist Secondary—characters help to move the action along Dynamic characters change as a result of the action of the story Static—remains basically same throughout story Stereotype (stock character) one familiar to readers or audiences as a representation of a type (absent-minded professor, good-hearted criminal, bumbling but intelligent detective) character who is not developed as individual, but represents collection of traits and mannerisms supposedly shared by a group s

4. Setting— includes not only physical surroundings, but also the ideas, customs, values, and beliefs of a particular time and place. Helps to crate an atmosphere or a mood. TT