Elements of Realistic Fiction
What is Realistic Fiction?
A genre of stories that can happen in real life.
Exposition
Introduction. Here, the characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict
What is Theme?
The theme is the lesson the author wants us to learn from the story.
What is Dialogue?
A conversation between two or more people.
(Even though he smiled, Marcus couldn’t stop thinking he’d never be good enough.) Is which of the STEAL characteristics?
Thought
Characters in Realistic Fiction
Complex, with realistic emotions and flaws.
Resolution
The story comes to a reasonable ending.
Implied Theme
You have to be a detective and find the theme by watching what characters do throughout the story.
Where do punctuation marks go in speech?
Inside the Quotation marks.
(“Don’t worry, I’ve got this,” Jenna said with a confident grin.) Is which of the STEAL characteristics?
Speech
Plot in Realistic Fiction
Grounded in reality. Conflicts are things real people face, like family issues or personal struggles.
Rising Action
This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs.
Explicit Theme
Tells you the theme directly.
What happens when you have a new speaker?
Start a new paragraph.
(Liam stayed late to help clean up even though no one asked him to.) Is which of the STEAL characteristics?
Action
Setting in Realistic Fiction
A real-world or fictional place that feels tangible and familiar.
Falling Action
All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.
Rule #1: When Finding a Theme
Use Evidence!!!
What is missing in this Dialogue: You scared me! Diana proclaimed.
Quotation Marks.
(Whenever Maya walked into the room, everyone fell silent, waiting for her to speak.) Is which of the STEAL characteristics?
Effects on Others
Dialogue in Realistic Fiction
Sounds natural and true to life, including slang and everyday expressions.
Climax
This is the turning point of the story. Main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way.
2 Ways to find Theme
What punctuation goes after the dialogue tag when using split dialogue?
(Her hands trembled as she clutched the letter, and her eyes darted toward the door.) Is which of the STEAL characteristics?
Looks