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