Fiction Notes Head your paper Fiction Notes # 14 in TOC

Fiction Elements Fiction is writing that comes from a writer’s imagination. Both novels and short stories contain four main elements: 1. Plot 2. Character 3. Setting 4. Theme

Short Stories & Novels Short Story - usually revolves around a single idea - is short enough to be read at one sitting Novel - a longer piece of work - involves a more complicated plot

A plot is built around a CONFLICT Conflict- a problem or struggle involving two or more opposing forces Internal Conflict- Conflict within yourself –Man vs. Self (draw a picture of man vs. self) External Conflict- Conflict with someone or something else –Man vs. Man (draw a picture of man vs. man) –Man vs. Nature (draw a picture of man vs. nature) –Man vs. Technology (draw a picture of man vs. technology)

Five Stages of Plot Development #1: Exposition -Sets the stage for a story, characters are introduced, and the setting is described #2: Rising Action - The plot thickens as the conflict begins to unfold. Complications are introduced and suspense builds.

#3: Climax - The point of greatest interest or suspense in the story. It is the TURNING POINT when the action reaches its peak and the outcome is decided. -Usually results in a change in the characters.

#4: Falling Action - Occurs after the climax while a resolution is being solved. #5: Resolution (Dénouement) - The conflict is resolved, all the loose ends are tied up, and we know what happens to the characters.

Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution

Ticket Out the Door!! 1.On your “Ticket out the Door,” write: a. your name b. the five stages of plot development c. define three of the stages Then put it in the basket on your way out.

Assignment For Bellwork, respond to the Quickwrite on page 16. This assignment will go under Dailies in your notebook #3 in TOC. Copy down the following Retelling TIPS: A good retelling should: State the title and the author Identify the main character Describe the setting Relate the main events Use time-order words like first, next, and finally Keep events in the right order Explain how the story ends