Discover the secrets of storytelling with the five key elements of fiction: the setting is the time and place of the story; characters are the individuals - protagonists are often the main character and antagonists oppose the protagonist; dialogue is what the characters say; the narrator is the person who tells the story; and the plot is the series of events - exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. Use these elements to analyze and appreciate your favorite stories on a deeper level.