1. Literary Elements in FIction
RL.4.3 Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact

2. Characterization
What kinds of person/people are the character(s)? Their beliefs/hopes/dreams/ideals/ values/morals/fears/strengths/weaknesses/vices/virtues/talents? How do they conduct themselves? What do they say and do to reveal themselves? What do others say and do about them? What are your feelings?
Characterization
What evidence from the text or the movie supports your claims about the characters?

3. Types of Characterization
Dynamic - A dynamic character is a person who changes over time, usually as a result of resolving a central conflict or facing a major crisis. Most dynamic characters tend to be central rather than peripheral characters, because resolving the conflict is the major role of central characters. Static - A static character is someone who does not change over time; his or her personality does not transform or evolve. Round - A rounded character is anyone who has a complex personality; he or she is often portrayed as a conflicted and contradictory person. Flat - A flat character is the opposite of a round character. This literary personality is notable for one kind of personality trait or characteristic.
Static or Dynamic Characters
Round or Flat

4. Protagonist or Antagonist
Protagonist - The protagonist is the central person in a story, and is often referred to as the story's main character. He or she (or they) is faced with a conflict that must be resolved. The protagonist may not always be admirable (e.g. an anti-hero); nevertheless s/he must command involvement on the part of the reader, or better yet, empathy. Antagonist - The antagonist is the character(s) (or situation) that represents the opposition against which the protagonist must contend. In other words, the antagonist is an obstacle that the protagonist must overcome.
Protagonist / Antagonist

5. Setting Setting refers to the time and place where the story occurs.
What is the setting in this picture? What evidence gives you clues to determine this?
Settings in Movies
Setting Presentation

6. Types of Conflict
Man Vs. Man In this conflict, two people or characters are in conflict with each other.

7. Types of Conflict
Man vs Nature In this type of conflict, there is a force from nature such as a hurricane, trying to survive in the wilderness that is going against the main character.

8. Types of Conflict Man vs Self
The conflict between Man and his/herself occurs when a figure develops an internal struggle between his/her thoughts and ideas.

9. Types of Conflict
Man vs Society When the main character is going up against society of the government.
Conflicts in a Story Video

10. Plot
Plot is the basic sequence of events in a story. In conventional stories, plot has five parts: introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

11. Elements of the Plot
a)  Introduction - The beginning of the story where the characters and the setting is revealed.
b)  Rising Action - This is where the events in the story become complicated and the conflict in the story is revealed (events between the introduction and climax).
c)  Climax - This is the highest point of interest and the turning point of the story.  The reader wonders what will happen next; will the conflict be resolved or not?
d)  Falling action - The events and complications begin to resolve themselves.  The reader knows what has happened next and if the conflict was resolved or not (events between climax and denouement).
e)  Resolution- This is the final outcome or untangling of events in the story.
Elements of Plot

12. Fiction
Reading fiction, isn’t just reading a book. It is a chance for you to visit places you have never been, go places you have always wanted to go, visit alien worlds, casts spells, and discover your imagination. Understanding fiction elements will help you explore the awesome world of fiction.