- A sequence of events that make up the story.
- The plot elements are typically introduced in the beginning, developed in the middle, and resolved at the end.
2. Characters:
- The people or animals who drive the story forward.
- Each character should have a unique personality and motivation.
3. Setting:
- The time and place in which the story takes place.
- The setting should be relevant to the plot and help create the desired atmosphere.
4. Theme:
- The central message or idea of the story.
- The theme is often conveyed through the characters' actions and experiences.
5. Conflict:
- The struggle or clash that drives the story forward.
- The conflict can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters).
6. Resolution:
- The way the conflict is resolved or ended.
- The resolution should be satisfying and logical, and it should leave the reader with a sense of closure.
7. Point of View:
- The perspective from which the story is told.
- The point of view can be first person (the narrator is a character in the story), second person (the narrator is addressing the reader directly), or third person (the narrator is an outside observer).
8. Tone:
- The mood or atmosphere of the story.
- The tone can be serious, humorous, suspenseful, romantic, etc.
9. Style:
- The way the story is written.
- The style can be simple, complex, lyrical, poetic, etc.
10. Structure:
- The way the story is organized.
- The structure can be linear (a straightforward chronological sequence), non-linear (flashbacks, flashforwards, etc.), or cyclical (the story ends where it began).
11. Foreshadowing:
- Hints or clues that suggest what will happen later in the story.
12. Symbolism:
- The use of objects or actions to represent something else.
- Symbolism can add depth and meaning to a story.
13. Imagery:
- The use of words to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.
- Imagery can help to create a sense of atmosphere and mood.
14. Dialogue:
- The conversations between characters.
- Dialogue can help to reveal character, advance the plot, and create conflict.
15. Action:
- The physical events that take place in the story.
- Action can help to keep the story moving and create excitement.
16. Pacing:
- The speed at which the story moves forward.
- Pacing can be used to create suspense, build tension, or slow down the action for dramatic effect.