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Elements of Fiction
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| fiction | a work of literature where the characters and events are invented by the writer |
| plot | the sequence of events in a story |
| exposition | the beginning of a story that may include characters and the setting |
| rising action | the events that happen while the main character tries to solve the conflict |
| climax | the emotional highpoint of the story |
| falling action | the events between the climax and resolution where the loose ends get tied up |
| resolution | the outcome of the story |
| setting | where and when the story takes place |
| conflict | the struggle between opposing forces: external and internal |
| characters | people or animals that take part in the story's plot |
| protagonist | the main character (usually the hero) of the story |
| antagonist | the opponent that works against the main character |
| dynamic character | a character that changes in a dramatic way |
| static character | a character that remains the same throughout the story |
| round character | a character that is presented in a complex way. The reader learns a lot about the character. |
| flat character | a character that is represented with just a single character trait |
| dialogue | the conversation between characters |
| narrator | the person or voice that tells the story |
| point of view | the perspective from which the story is told |
| 1st person point of view | the narrator is part of the story. The story is told using words like I and we to tell what is happening. |
| 2nd person point of view | the narrator uses words like you to speak directly to the reader (rarely used) |
| 3rd person point of view | the narrator is NOT part of the story. The story is told using words like he and she to tell what is happening. |
| 3rd person omniscient point of view | all-knowing, all-seeing speaker who understands the thoughts and feelings of any and all of the the characters |
| 3rd person limited point of view | knowledgeable about a few or just one character's thoughts and feelings |
| genre | the type of literature characterized by a particular form or style |
| imagery | words or phrases that appeal to the readers' senses |
| mood | the feeling or atmosphere that an author creates in a literary work |
| symbolism | an object, person, place, or event that represents something else entirely |
| theme | the lesson, moral, or message about life that the author wants to convey to the reader |
| tone | the author's attitude or feelings about characters, situations, or topics |
| irony | a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens |
| verbal irony | exists when a person says one thing, but means another (sarcasm) |
| situational irony | exists when the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what one would expect |
| dramatic irony | exists when the reader knows something that a character does not know |
| flashback | when earlier events are inserted into the story |
| foreshadow | when authors give clues or hints about what will happen in the future |
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