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