Elements of Fiction
The time and place in which the story happens.
Setting
Why is exposition important?
Robert Proctor is dragged away by two men
Resolution?
The "high point" of a story where we wonder how the main conflict of the story will turn out.
Cimax
What makes a good summary?
Identifying key events, using your own words, avoiding personal opinions, keeping it concise.
A struggle between opposite forces that creates the action of the story.
Conflict/Inciting Incident.
Why is resolution important?
Because it provides the reader with closure, a lesson, or a feeling of completion.
Robert Proctor crashes his car and believes that he just killed his mom, the man in the car, and the little girl.
Rising action
The events leading up to the climax; many ups and downs to get us interested in the story.
Rising action
How can you use the plot diagram to write a good summary?
The plot diagram allows us to make sure we include elements from the beginning of the story all the way to the end of the story
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.
In the middle of all the confusion and mess, the main character had to make a big decision that would change everything.
Climax
The events that immediately follow the climax, and will eventually lead to the resolution.
Falling action
What are some key elements of fiction stories that should be included in a summary?
Main Characters, Theme, Setting, Conflict (inciting incident), Resolution.
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.
Exposition
The end of a story.
Resolution
Why is the resolution important to the summary?
It provides the final outcome of the story which needs to be included in the summary.
What is the plot?
A sequence of events that make up the story. It includes the 5 elements of the plot diagram.
Why is climax important?
Because it is the most exciting part of the story.
The hunter from White Wing decides to put his net over the banyan tree to capture the doves
What is inciting Incident?
The event that thrusts the protagonist into the main conflict of a story.
Inciting incident (conflict)
Should the summary reflect the theme of the story?
Yes - a well written summary will be able to highlight the central message (theme) of the story because it should contain all elements of the plot diagram in it.