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Fiction Terms 1-23
Vocabulary for the first section of notes.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Plot | is the basic sequence of events in a story. |
| Exposition | the beginning or start of the story. |
| Rising Action | A series of events leading up to the climax |
| Climax | The most exciting part of the plot |
| Falling Action | Action that follows the climax |
| Resolution | Either the character defeats the problem, learns to live with the problem, or the problem defeats the character. |
| Setting | is where a story takes place in time and location |
| Character | The person, animals, and things participating in a story |
| Protagonist | is the main character of the story |
| Antagonist | The character who DIRECTLY opposes the protagonist and causes problems for him. |
| Flat Characters | is one that often fits in a stereotype. |
| Rounds Characters | is one that is multi-dimensional just like real people. |
| Static Characters | character does NOT change |
| Dynamic Characters | character is one that changes over the course of the story. |
| Conflict | A struggle between forces that create the tension and suspense in the story. |
| External conflict | A struggle between a character and outside forces. |
| Internal conflict | A struggle that takes place inside a character’s mind. |
| Character vs. Character | This is an external conflict between two characters. |
| Character vs. Nature | A struggle between a character and a force of nature such as a fire, storm, earthquake, animal, etc. |
| Character vs. Society | A character struggles against laws or beliefs of group. |
| Character vs. Supernatural | Struggle between a character and something abnormal, such as ghosts, omens, superstitions |
| Character vs. Technology | A struggle where the character fights against future technology. |
| Character vs. Self | Is a problem between the character and their own thinking. |