Elements of Fiction
A struggle between opposing forces that drives the action of the story.
What is Conflict?
Why is exposition important?
Marlin is finally happy when Nemo starts back to school.
What is resolution?
The "high point" of a story where we wonder how the main conflict of the story will turn out.
What is climax?
The time and place in which the story happens.
What is setting?
Why is resolution important?
Because it provides the reader with closure, a lesson, or a feeling of completion.
The big bad wolf blows down the the first two pigs houses.
What is rising action?
The events leading up to the climax; many ups and downs to get us interested in the story.
What is rising action?
The bad guy. or _________. is usually introduced in the exposition.
What is the antagonist?
Why is falling action important?
Because it winds down the story and ties up loose ends.
Will makes fun of Mitch, and is finally accepted by the popular kids.
What is Climax?
The events that immediately follow the climax, and will eventually lead to the resolution.
What is falling action?
In the exposition, the main character, or _____________ is introduced.
What is the protagonist?
Why an inciting incident important?
It is what begins the main action of the story.
Will is 10 years old, and desperately wants to become popular.
What is exposition?
The event that thrusts the protagonist into the main conflict of a story.
What is inciting incident?
The intense feeling that an audience goes through while waiting for the outcome of certain events. It basically leaves the reader holding their breath and wanting more information.
What is Suspense?
Why is climax important?
Because it is the most exciting part of the story.
Ponyboy and Darry get in a fight, and Ponyboy runs away when Darry smacks him.
What is inciting Incident?
The end of a story.
What is resolution?