Elements and Structure of Fiction
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 theme | a message that the author is trying to communicate to the reader about people, about being human, about how people treat each other, or about basic human needs |
| characterization | techniques an author uses to show the reader a character's personality, history, values, physical attributes, etc. |
| antagonist | a character who works against the main character/hero |
| protagonist | the main character in a story |
| dynamic character | a character that changes because of what happens to him or her |
| static character | a character who stays the same throughout the story, who doesn't learn or grow |
| plot | the action or sequence of events in a story; short stories have one plot line, novels have many |
| exposition | the beginning to a story that provides background information and introduces characters, setting, and conflict |
| rising action | events in a story that move the plot forward and build toward the climax; rising action involves conflicts and complications |
| climax | the turning point in a story |
| falling action | action that occurs after the climax; this is when conflicts are resolved |
| resolution | where the story comes to a satisfying end; the lesson or resolution is further explained |
| point of view | the identity of the narrative voice |
| first person point of view | a character, often the protagonist, tells the story |
| third person point of view | no character narrates the story; can be omniscient (all-knowing) or limited to know only one character's thoughts |
| setting | the time and place where a story occurs; also includes the cultural, emotional, and social environments |
| conflict | the problem in the story |
| external conflict | a problem between characters, between a character and nature, or between a character and society |
| internal conflict | a problem within the main character |
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