the elements of fiction english 9. setting where a story takes place – “place” when a story...
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The Elements of Fiction
English 9
Setting
WHERE a story takes place – “Place”
WHEN a story takes place – “Time”
** What is essential? **
Characters
Stated Characteristics – things you are told directly by the author. (Johnny is smart.)
Implied Characteristics – things you have to figure out from what is said. (Gina burst into the room, slammed the door and threw her books on the floor.)
Conflict
The main problem that is at the core of the story. We don’t have a story without conflict.
Internal Conflict is within 1 character (fear, substance abuse)
External Conflict is between 2 or more characters (father vs. son)
Plot
The sequence of events What actually happens in the story
Climax
The high point Where the conflict changes
Resolution
When the conflict is solved
Conclusion
When the story ends without a resolution
Theme
The main issues that the story deals with.– Not all stories have themes – for example a
murder mystery might just be written for entertainment
– Some classics have more than one theme.