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These five components are: the characters, the setting, the plot, the conflict, and the resolution. These essential elements keep the story running smoothly and allow the action to develop in a logical way that the reader can follow.  \nCHARACTERS  \nThe characters are the individuals that the story is about. The author should introduce the characters in the story with enough information that the reader can visualize each person. This is achieved by providing detailed descriptions of a character’s physical attributes and personality traits. Every story should have a main character. The main character determines the way the plot will develop and is usually who will solve the problem the story centers upon. However, the other characters are also very important because they supply additional details, explanations, or actions. All characters should stay true to the author’s descriptions throughout the story so that the reader can understand and believe the action that is taking place—and perhaps even predict which character may do what next.  \nSETTING  \nThe setting is the location of the action. An author should describe the environment or surroundings of the story in such detail that the reader feels that he or she can picture the scene. Unusual settings (such as a fantasy world) can be interesting, but everyday settings can help a reader to better visualize the story and feel connected to the plot!  \nPLOT  \nThe plot is the actual story around which the entire book is based. A plot should have avery clear beginning, middle, and end—with all the necessary descriptions and suspense, called exposition—so that the reader can make sense of the action and follow along from start to finish.  \nCONFLICT  \nEvery story has a conflict to solve. The plot is centered on this conflict and the ways in which the characters attempt to resolve the problem. When the story’s action becomes most exciting, right before the resolution, it is called the climax.  \nRESOLUTION  \nThe solution to the problem is the way the action is resolved. For example, Katie often resolves a conflict by finding a compromise for two fighting characters or helping fix any mistakes she made while switcherooed into someone else. It is important that theresolution fit the rest of the story in tone and creativity and solve all parts of the conflict.  \nIllustrations © John & Wendy","cbCaimfBdgoWPrW8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimfBdgoWPrW8","pdf",608605,"English","# Characters\n# Setting\n# Plot\n# Conflict\n# Resolution","[{\"question\":\"What are the five essential elements of a story?\",\"answer\":\"The five elements are characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution.\"},{\"question\":\"Why are characters important in a story?\",\"answer\":\"Characters drive the plot and should be described clearly so readers can visualize each person and follow the actions consistently.\"},{\"question\":\"What is conflict, and what is a climax?\",\"answer\":\"Conflict is the problem the story must solve, and the climax is the most exciting moment right before the resolution.\"}]","The Five Essential Elements Of A Story - Story elements summary | PDF",1789940832]