Elements of Fiction (notes)

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Elements of Fiction (notes)

Plot (def.) – The sequence of events in a story\ A. Exposition Sets the stage for the story Main characters are introduced Setting is established Source of the “problem” is revealed

B. Complications (a.k.a. “Rising Action”) Problem increases (becomes bigger/more intense) Character(s) struggle to find solutions to the problem Suspense, action, and excitement are increasing Stumbling blocks occur (get in the way of main character solving the problem)

C. Climax Turning point of the story The point at which the suspense, action, and excitement reaches a peak (at its greatest) Everything in the story builds up to this moment

D. Resolution Falling action occurs 1. The conflict/problem is resolved 2. Loose ends are tied-up 3. We see how the characters are changed (physically, mentally, and/or emotionally) 4. The story ends

II. Conflict (def.) – the “problem” faced by the main character A. 2 types of Conflict 1. Internal conflict The problem lies within the main character Examples: fear, jealousy, insecurity 2. External conflict The problem is between the main character and someone/something else Examples: person, weather, animal, monster, time

III. Setting (def. ) – the time and place in which the action occurs 1 III. Setting (def.) – the time and place in which the action occurs 1. Because the scenes will often change in a story, the setting is the most specific time and place in which all the scenes occur

IV. Point of View (def.) – from what perspective the story is told A. 2 types of point of view 1. First person Everything is told by the main character See the story/action unfold through the main character’s eyes Uses pronouns “I”, “me”, “my”, “we”, and “us” 2. Third person Told by an outside observer See the story/action unfold through the eyes of an outside observer A.k.a. “omniscient” narrator Uses pronouns “he”, “she”, and “they”

V. Tone (def. ) – the overall feeling of a story V. Tone (def.) – the overall feeling of a story *examples: funny, dark, sad, scary, thrilling, suspenseful

VI. Protagonist (def.) – the main character(s) of a story

VII. Antagonist (def.) – person, force, or thing that works against the main character