1. The Elements of Fiction

2. So....What is fiction?

3. What is Fiction? Fiction is the telling of stories that are not real.
It may be based on real people, real events in history, or real places, but the events in the story did not take place.

4. The Elements of Fiction
Plot
Setting
Characters
Conflict
Theme
Point-of-View

5. Plot The plot is the sequence of events in the story. Introduction
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution

6. Setting
The setting is the time and location in which the story takes place.
The setting sets the tone for the story.

7. Characters All fiction stories have characters.
These characters can be entirely fictional or may be based on real, historical people.
Protagonist- the main character
Antagonist- The character directly opposed to the main character.

8. Character Development
Round vs. Flat characters
Round- complex and realistic.
Flat- unrealistic; lacking the depth of a round character.
Dynamic vs. Static characters
Dynamic- Character who changes significantly throughout the story.
Static- Character who doesn't make drastic changes throughout the story.

9. Character Development
Fiction writers develop their characters by:
Showing the character's actions.
Showing the character's thoughts.
Showing another person's thoughts about the character.

10. Conflict The struggle between opposing forces.
Conflict drives the plot of the story.
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Self

11. Theme
The central message or underlying meaning that the author wants to convey to the reader.
The subject is the topic on which the author chooses to write. The theme, however, makes some statement about or expresses an opinion on that subject.
May be implied or stated directly.

12. Point-of-View The voice of the story First Person
Third Person Objective
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient

13. Sub-genres of Fiction Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Short Story
Horror
Mystery