Elements of the Story Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• character : the person, animal, or being you meet in a story, can be good, bad, or in-between
• setting : the place and time where the story happens
• conflict : the problem or struggle a character faces that makes the story exciting
• internal conflict : a struggle that happens inside the character’s mind, like fear or difficult choices
• external conflict : a struggle caused by other people, nature, or society
• plot : the sequence of events that happen from the beginning to the end of the story
• exposition : the start of the story where you meet the characters and learn the setting
• rising action : events that build tension and make the problem worse
• climax : the most exciting moment in the story, where the character faces the biggest challenge
• falling action : events that happen after the climax, leading the story toward its ending
• resolution : the ending of the story where the problem is solved and the lesson is clear
• protagonist : the main character who faces the challenges and drives the story forward
• antagonist : the character or force that works against the main character
• supporting character : characters who help the main character but are not the main focus
• theme : the lesson or message the author wants the reader to learn