Elements of Fiction

plot, setting, conflict, theme, setting

22 cards·by ms.rbrown09

plot

the main sequence of events in a story

exposition

basic situation; setting main characters and conflict are introduced

rising action

complications make the conflict more intense

climax

most exciting moment; turning point of the story; main character makes decision that leads to resolution

falling action

events actions and dialogue between climax and resolution

resolution

story's central problem is solved; story ends

setting

when and where the story takes place

conflict

struggle or major problem characters face in a literary work

internal conflict

a problem or struggle within a character

external conflict

a problem or struggle between a character and someone or something outside of the character

character vs. character

a character struggles against another character

character vs. society

a character faces a problem with a larger group (a community society or culture) and with their rules or laws

character vs. nature

a character faces a problem with a force of nature

character vs. self

a character experiences some type of inner conflict like with their conscience

character

people or animals who take part in the action of a literary work

dynamic character

a character who grows learns or changes as a result of the story's action

static character

a character who does not change at all

flat character

a character who is not very well developed; has few (one-two) identifiable characteristics

round character

a character who has more dimensions to his/her personality; he/she is complex and multi-faceted like a real person

protagonist

central character

antagonist

character who opposes the protagonist and wants something in opposition to what the protagonist wants

theme

deeper message in the story