Fiction Elements
The "problem" in the story.
conflict
What POV is the story when the main character is telling the story.
1st
The actions leading up to the most important part of the story.
Rising Action
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.
a. love b. hate c. perform
b. hate
A character that does not change in a story.
Static
The sequence of events in a story.
Plot
When pronoun is used when the character is tell the story (first person).
I or me
The "turning point" or biggest event in the story.
Climax
The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.
a. plump b. thin c. black and white
a. plump
In a summary, what events should be listed.
THE MOST IMPORTANT
The lesson learned in a story.
Theme
What person is it when an outside narrator is telling the story?
Third
The events in a story following the climax.
Falling Action
Roberta could not get over how elegant the cruise ship was. The walls were paneled in beautiful wood, there were fresh flowers on every table, and the floors were made of gleaming stone.
a. stylish in appearance b. untidy or sloppy c. boring
a. stylish in appearance
The author's purpose for writing a fictional story.
To entertain
The people or animals in a story.
Characters
What pronouns are used in 3rd person?
He, she, it, they
The ending of a story or when the problem is solved.
Resolution
Timothy cleaned his room so thoroughly that not a single particle of dust remained. Nothing was out of place, nor was there even the smallest bit of dirt or grime on any surface.
a. small amount b. package c. leftover
a. small amount
A character that does change in a story.
Dynamic
Where and when the story takes place.
Setting
When the narrator is able to tell the thoughts and feelings of ALL the characters.
Third Person Omniscient
The beginning of the story when the characters are created and the setting is given.
Exposition
How does a reader identify the meaning of an unknown word.
They read around the word.
The name of the text when characters "talk" in a story.
dialogue