2. Elements of Fiction Plot Theme Setting Characterization Narration

3. Plot Simply put, plot is what happens in the story. Some call it the storyline. Has 5 parts.

4. PLOT Climax Resolution Expositions The series of events and actions that takes place in a story.

5. Plot Line Exposition: The start of the story. The way things are before the action starts. Rising Action: the series of conflicts and crisis in the story that lead to the climax. Falling Action: all of the action which follows the Climax. Resolution: The conclusion, the tying together of all of the threads. Climax: The turning point. The most intense moment (either mentally or in action.

6. Theme It’s the moral or main idea of the story. Themes do not provide any plot developments, are not expressed in a single word, is not the moral or the conflict, and apply to many types of stories in almost any genre. Can Be expressed in a single sentence It’s the central idea. It usually contains some insight into the human condition.

7. Symbolism A symbol represents an idea, quality, or concept larger than itself. A Journey can symbolize life. Black can represent evil or death. Water may represent a new beginning. A lion could be a symbol of courage.

8. Narration First Person Point of View: The narrator tells the story and is a character in the story. (Pronouns: I, me, us, we, our, etc.) Third Person Omniscient: The narrator is not a character in the story but can tell you the thoughts and actions of ALL characters at all times. (Pronouns: he, she, him, her, they, them, etc.) Third Person Limited: The narrator is not a character in the story but can tell you the thoughts and actions of a FEW key characters at all times. (Pronouns: he, she, him, her, they, them, etc.)

9. Setting The setting provides us with the when and where the story took place. In addition, the context or historical background in which the story is set provides us with additional plot information. The Geographical Location The Time Period The Specific location like room The socioeconomic status of the location

10. Characterization The main character in a story is called the protagonist. She or he is always involved in the main conflict and its resolution. The person opposing the protagonist is called the antagonist. When doing an Elements of Fiction hand, use the methods of characterization (flat, round, dynamic, or static) to describe the protagonists and antagonists in the story.

11. Methods of Characterization

12. Flat Characterization A character who has one or two sides, representing one or two traits—often a stereotype. Flat characters help move the plot along more quickly because the audience immediately understands what the character is about. Example: Like a geeky science professor

13. Round Characterization A character who is complex and has many sides or traits with unpredictable behavior and a fully developed personality. Antagonists are usually a round characterization. Example: Like The Green Goblin (Norman Osborn)

14. Dynamic Characterization A character who experiences an essential change in personality or attitude. Protagonists are almost always dynamic. Example: Stitch, from Lilo and Stitch

15. Static Characterization A character who does not change or develop beyond the way in which she or he is first presented. Example: Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird.

16. Types of Conflict

17. External Conflict There are three types of external conflict: character vs. character; character vs. society; and character vs. nature. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =zCy5WQ9S4c0

18. Character vs. Character The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with others, especially the antagonist. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= pXJx5mORmMI

19. Character vs. Society The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with society as a whole.

20. Character vs. Nature The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with the elements of nature. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= qybhVvjsEhE

21. Internal Conflict The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with her or his conscience. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= I5wt4tSJpjw&list=TL4uTufEupOc 4