Types of Conflict, Types of characters, and Sequence of plot Elements of Fiction Types of Conflict, Types of characters, and Sequence of plot

What is your definition of fiction? Writing that comes from the author’s imagination Uses vivid details What is your definition of fiction?

Plot Sequence of events in a story Usually built around a conflict – problem or struggle among characters Most plots develop in 5 stages

3 2 4 5 1 Plot Diagram

1. Exposition Sets the stage for the story Characters are introduced Setting is described

2. Rising Action The plot thickens and the conflict begins to unfold

3. Climax This is the turning point or the point of greatest interest in the story This is where the outcome of the conflict is decided

4. Falling Action All loose ends are tied up Resolves conflict

5. Resolution The story comes to a reasonable ending.

Setting Where and when a story takes place.

Point of View How the story is seen.

Compare/Contrast Compare- How things are alike Contrast- How things are different.

Theme The overall message in a story.

Direct/Indirect Characterization Direct- Author directly reveals the character. Indirect- Feelings, actions,etc. of characters.

Protagonist: The good guys. Antagonist: The bad guys.