Elements of Fiction
People, animals, or imaginary creatures that are in the action of the story.
What are the characters of a story?
The part of the story that develops the problem, or conflict, through events.
What is the rising action?
A person, animal, or imaginary creatures who helps the protagonist on their journey.
What is a side character?
Describes a character's personality.
Name the type of conflict: Mr. Krabs vs. Plankton
What is the character vs character?
The turning point when the problem reaches a peak and the outcome of the conflict is decided.
What is the climax?
Words to define a character internally and externally.
What are character traits?
When a character has a problem with another character.
What is character vs. character conflict?
Name the type of conflict: Moana vs. traditions.
What is character vs. society conflict?
Sets the stage for the story. Characters are introduced, the setting is described , and the conflict begins to unfold.
What is the exposition?
When a character has a problem with themselves.
What is character vs. self conflict?
Name the story: set in Whoville.
What is The Grinch?
The events after the climax which lead to the end of the story.
What is falling action?
Describes a character physically.
What are external traits?
When a character breaks the rules set by the community.
What is character vs. society?
Name the type of trait: happy.
What is an internal trait?
This prevents the protagonist from achieving their goals.
What is conflict?
The conclusion of the story that reveals the solution of the problem.
What is the resolution?
The character that is against (or opposes) the protagonist.
What is the antagonist?
When a character is upset with the elements of their environment.
Name the type of trait: Brunette.
What is a physical trait?