a person or animal in a book, play, or movie|the main events in a story; generally exposed in sequential order|the time and place a story takes place|the main idea of a story; the lesson, moral, or message of a story|a conversation between two or more characters in a book, play, or movie|the major problem or struggle within a story|the way a conflict is solved within a story; solution|the beginning of a story where the setting and characters are introduced