Elements of Fiction
The sequence of events that make up a story
Plot
The character who opposes the main character
Antagonist
Refers to when the author directly tells the reader what the character is like
Direct characterization
Versus an unexplainable phenomenon, such as: ghosts, monsters, mythological creatures, magic, curses
Character vs. Supernatural
Author's purpose: When the writer uses words to try to convince the reader of something.
Persuasive
Where the setting and characters are introduced. Usually occurs at the beginning of a story.
Exposition
All loose ends of the plot are tied up in this part of the plot diagram
Falling action
a character who does not change throughout the story. Their personality does not transform from the beginning to the end
Static
Versus Artificial Intelligence; new technology, or some sort of machine
Character vs. Technology
Less is known about this type of character. Their personality is not as developed for the reader.
Flat Character
This is the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with the major conflict.
Climax
A “building up” of conflict/suspense, and the main characters face struggles during this part of the story.
Rising action
a character who has a complex personality. This character is fully developed and described in detail by the author
Round Character
Conflict within oneself (head or heart)
Internal conflict
The individuals in the story with personality
Characters
The first conflict in a story
Initiating Event
Characters who help drive the plot forward, but the plot is not centered around them
Side characters
a character whose personality does change throughout the story
Dynamic Character
Versus the government or a large group
Character vs. Society
Author's purpose: When the writer intends to explain or describe something to the reader.
Informative
The main character. The character whom the plot follows.
Protagonist
The story comes to a reasonable ending
Resolution
Refers to when the reader makes inferences about the character’s personality based on actions and decisions made by the character.
Indirect characterization
a conflict outside of the body; a physical conflict
External Conflict
The time/place that a story takes place
Setting