7. SETTING
•The setting is where and when
the story takes place. It refers
to the time and place of the
story. It is actually the location
of the action.
11. CHARACTERS
•Characters are the people, things, or
animals the story is all about. The
author introduces the characters in
the story with information that helps
the reader to visualize each person.
14. PLOT
The plot is the actual part upon which the story is based. A plot must
have a beginning, middle, and end. It will help the reader to recognize
the main action and follow the story from the beginning to the end.