Some basics that every good story must have …. Elements of Fiction Some basics that every good story must have ….

Plot (definition) Plot is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. Every plot is made up of a series of events that are related to one another.

Plot Diagram 3 4 2 1 5

Introduction/Exposition In the beginning of the story, characters and setting are introduced.

Rising Action Rising Action: the series of conflicts and crisis in the story that lead to the climax,

The climax is the most exciting part!!

Climax This is also called the turning point in a story.

Falling Action Falling Action: Some of the conflicts are starting to be resolved or “fixed”. Things are starting to “fall” into place!

Resolution is the solution to the conflict! Resolution: the conclusion, the tying together of all of the threads

Plot Components Climax: the turning point, the most intense moment—either mentally or in action. Falling Action: all of the action which follows the climax. Rising Action: the series of conflicts and crisis in the story that lead to the climax, Exposition: The mood and conditions existing at the beginning of the story. The setting is identified. The main characters with their positions, circumstances and relationships to one another are established. The exciting force or initial conflict is introduced. Sometimes called the “Narrative HOOK” this begins the conflict that continues throughout the story. Rising Action: The series of events, conflicts, and crises in the story that lead up to the climax, providing the progressive intensity, and complicate the conflict. Climax: The turning point of the story. A crucial event takes place and from this point forward, the protagonist moves toward his inevitable end. The event may be either an action or a mental decision that the protagonist makes. Falling Action: The events occurring from the time of the climax to the end of the story. The main character may encounter more conflicts in this part of the story, but the end is inevitable. Resolution/Denouement: The tying up of loose ends and all of the threads in the story. The conclusion. The hero character either emerges triumphant or is defeated at this point. Introduction of Characters and Setting Resolution: the conclusion, the tying together of all of the threads

Every story needs characters People Animals Or Creatures

The protagonist is the “good guy”

The antagonist is the “bad guy” or force

Protagonist vs. Antagonist The protagonist and the antagonist help create the conflict!

Plot: Conflict Conflict is the dramatic struggle or problem between two forces in a story.

Conflict – In or Out? Conflict can be external: struggle between a character and an outside force such as nature or another character. Conflict can also be internal: - An inward struggle which takes place in the character’s mind.

The time and place, or the when and where of the story is the setting!

Whether you’re the reader, or the writer, a great story includes all these literary elements!!! resolution protagonist conflict climax characters setting antagonist