Matching Pairs Story ElementsOnline version Math the word with the meaning by Tania Acosta 1 Conflict / Problem 2 Setting 3 Resolution / Solution 4 Characters 5 Plot Characters are the most familiar element in stories. Every story has at least one main character. It is to challenge your characters and push them to their limits. Settings in stories refer to three things: Location It explains what a story is about from beginning to end. It is to solve the conflict.