Matching Pairs Story ElementsOnline version Math the word with the meaning by Tania Acosta 1 Characters 2 Conflict / Problem 3 Plot 4 Resolution / Solution 5 Setting Settings in stories refer to three things: Location It is to solve the conflict. It explains what a story is about from beginning to end. 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.