Elements of a Narrative Story

a.	Characters-people (or other animals, robots, objects that the author gives life-like qualities to) presented in the narrative text via descriptions of their attributes, traits, or abilities
b.	Setting-the place and time in which the story takes place
c.	Problem and solution-the conflict that takes place during the story
d.	Plot-the sequence of events (beginning, middle, and end) that involves the characters in conflict