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