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

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

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

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Plot Diagram

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

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

7. 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

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

9. 5. Resolution
The story comes to a reasonable ending.

10. Setting
Where and when a story takes place.

11. Point of View
How the story is seen.

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

13. Theme
The overall message in a story.

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

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