Analysing stories and poems

Elements of a story

• Plot: the sequence of events (introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution).
• Setting: where and when the story happens.
• Characters: the people in the story. The protagonist is the main character; the antagonist opposes them.
• Theme: the main message or lesson, e.g. honesty, hard work, greed.
• Point of view: first person (I) or third person (he/she).