1. Plot. The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story. It tells what happens in a play or a movie.
2. Characters. The characters are the people or animals who experience the events of the plot. They can be real or imaginary.
3. Setting. The setting is the time and place in which the plot takes place. It can be a real or imaginary location.
4. Theme. The theme is the main idea or message of the plot. It is what the playwright or moviemaker wants the audience to think about after they have seen the production.