1. Fiction
Can take you places!!!

2. PURPOSE
To Entertain.
Give a deeper understanding about life.

3. PLOT PLOT CHART Falling Action CLIMAX RISING ACTIONS EXPOSITION
RESOLUTION

4. EXPOSITION
INTRODUCES:
Characters
Conflict
Setting

5. RISING ACTIONS Events that advance the plot Includes:
Foreshadowing: hints about future events
Flashback: memories of past events
Irony: an unexpected twist at the end of a story

6. CLIMAX The high point of interest and suspense in a literary work.
It may also be the turning point of the story.
It may be action packed or
as simple as the answer to a question

7. FALLING ACTION
Occurs after the climax
They bring closure to a story

8. RESOLUTION The point where the conflict is resolved.
Ties up all loose ends
Explains many of the previous events.
Doesn’t leave the reader hanging

9. CONFLICT DEFINITION: The central problem in a story TWO TYPES:
1. EXTERNAL CONFLICT
Occurs outside the main character
2. INTERNAL CONFLICT
Occurs inside the main character

10. SETTING The time and place a story occurs
Historical events can influence the setting of a story.
Setting is influenced by plot events.

11. CHARACTERS The people in a story Two types Dynamic Static Dynamic:
Change at some point during the story.
Static:
Stays the same throughout the story

12. CHARACTERIZATION Characterization is the personality of the characters
Characters in fictional works have personality traits .
Traits are revealed through their motivations, or reasons for doing things in certain ways
Traits are revealed through the character’s thoughts, words, and actions.
Also revealed through thoughts words and actions of other characters.

13. MOOD/TONE
MOOD:
The way a story makes the reader feel while reading a work of fiction.
TONE:
The author’s choice of words to express his/her beliefs on a specific subject.
TYPES
Sarcastic, humorous, serious, nostalgic

14. THEME
The moral lesson or comment about life the author wants to convey to the reader
COMMON THEMES INCLUDE
Kindness
Accepting Others’ Differences
Honesty
Don’t Be Afraid to Try New Things
Be Happy With What You Have
Working Together
Friendship
Responsibility
Believe in Yourself
Overcoming a Challenge

15. GENRES Historical fiction Mystery Horror Realistic Fiction
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Science fiction is the art of the possible
Based on scientific theories
Fantasy is the art of the impossible.
Includes imaginary creatures and places
The theme usually points out human flaws and