| A | B |
| Characters | Who the story is about. |
| Setting | Where and when the story takes place. |
| Plot | The main events that make up the action of the story. |
| Problem | The conflict that the characters have to deal with. |
| Resolution | The way the problem is solved. |
| Theme | The message or lesson of the story. |
| Example of Theme | Honesty is the best policy. |
| Example of Setting | The planet Galaga in the year 2999. |
| Example of Characters | A young boy and his faithful dog. |
| Example of Problem | A young boy is trying to survive alone in the wilderness. |