| A | B |
| Characters | the figures in a story |
| Plot | the order of events in a story |
| Point-of-View | the perspective from which a story is told |
| Setting | the time, place, mood, and general background for the characters |
| Style | the way in which a story is written |
| Theme | the general idea or lesson that a writer wishes to express |
| Story Elements | six important components of any story |
| Story | an account or recital of an event or a series of events, either true or fictitious |