Elements of a story

Plot

Much like an essay outline, the plot of a story is the pattern of events within a story.

Point of View

Point of view is the attitude or outlook of a narrator (or character) within a story.

Character

Characters are the people (and sometimes things and places) portrayed in a story.

Setting

Setting is the time, place, and circumstances in which a story takes place.

Theme

Theme is a subject or idea developed and expanded on in a story.

Symbolism

Symbolism is the practice of representing things by means of symbols or of attributing meanings or significance to objects, places, events, people, or relationships.

Tone

Tone is the manner of expression that leads to a general quality in writing (sadness, anger, etc.)