Elements of Fiction Pixar
Fiction Literary works invented by the imagination, such as novels or short stories
Setting -the time and place in which the action occurs. Look for clues in the opening paragraphs of the story or novel.
Plot -the action or sequence of events in a story. It is based on a key conflict. - Simply put, plot is what happens in the story. Some call it the storyline. The sequence of events in a story. All stories have five parts that make it complete 1.Exposition 2.Rising Action 3.Climax 4.Falling Action 5.Denouement/Resolution
Plot Plot is the literary element that describes the structure of a story. It shows arrangement of events and actions within a story.
Plot, continued Exposition- the first part of the story. The author establishes the setting, introduces characters, gives additional background information. Rising Action/Complications- the series of conflicts or struggles that build a story toward its climax. Tension rises. Climax- the high point, or turning point, of a story. It is the most intense point. A decision is made that will decide the outcome of the conflict. Falling Action- the action that creates the decision that arrives during the climax. The conflict is settled or beginning to be settled. Denouement/Resolution- the ending. It ties up loose ends and brings the story to a close.
Exposition: the start of the story, the situation before the action starts Rising Action: the series of conflicts and crisis in the story that lead to the climax Climax: the turning point, the most intense moment—either mentally or in action Falling Action: all of the action which follows the climax Resolution: the conclusion, the tying together of all of the threads Plot Components
Plot: Conflict Conflict is the dramatic struggle between two forces in a story. Without conflict, there is no plot. Plot
Plot: Types of Conflict Internal and External Character vs Nature Character vs Society Character vs SelfCharacter vs Character
Plot: Character vs. Character Conflict This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with another character, human or not human. “The new one is the most beautiful of all; he is so young and pretty.” And the old swans bowed their heads before him. Then he felt quite ashamed, and hid his head under his wing; for he did not know what to do, he was so happy, and yet not at all proud. He had been persecuted and despised for his ugliness, and now he heard them say he was the most beautiful of all the birds. The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Anderson
Plot: Character vs. Nature Conflict This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with the forces of nature, which serve as the antagonist. It´s a Truffula Seed. It´s the last one of all! You´re in charge of the last of the Truffula Seeds. And Truffula Trees are what everyone needs. Plant a new Truffula. Treat it with care. Give it clean water. And feed it fresh air. Grow a forest. Protect it from axes that hack. Then the Lorax and all of his friends may come back. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Plot: Character vs. Society Conflict This type of conflict has the main character in conflict with a larger group: a community, society, culture, etc. “I’m tired of living in a hole,” said Jenny. “Let’s fight for freedom!” cried Bouncer. “We’ll be soldiers! Rough-riding Rowdies! I’ll be the general and commander-in-chief!” The Island of the Skog by Steven Kellogg
Plot: Character vs. Self Conflict In this type of conflict, the main character experiences some kind of inner conflict. Finally, Sam’s father said, “Go to bed now. But before you go to sleep, Sam, tell yourself the difference between REAL and MOONSHINE.” Sam, Bangs & Moonshine by Evaline Ness
Characters -a person, an animal, or an imaginary creature that takes the part in the action of the story. Characterization - the techniques an author uses to develop the personality of a character in a literary work. An author can give information about a character by describing several aspects of the character:
Characters, continued –physical appearance and personality –speech, behavior, and actions –thoughts and feelings –interactions with other characters
Characters, continued Character Types- Protagonist- the main character of the story that is most central to the action of the story. Antagonist- the person or thing working against the protagonist, or hero, in the story.
Static Characters- characters that stay the same throughout the story. Dynamic Characters- characters that change and learn something during the story. Flat – very few personality traits, do not change throughout the story, sometimes can be symbols or stereotypes Round –convincing and true to life, many different personality traits, usually undergo a change during the story Characters, continued
Theme -the statement about life that the author wants to share with the reader. Often times, the reader will have to make inferences or reasonable guesses as to the theme of the story. Helpful hint- Ask yourself what lesson the main character learned in the story?
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-An image/object in a story that is used repeatedly and carries a deeper meaning. Universal Symbols: water = purity black clouds = evil approaching Symbolism