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Page 1: The Elements of Fiction English 9. Setting WHERE a story takes place – “Place” WHEN a story takes place – “Time” ** What is essential? **

The Elements of Fiction

English 9

Page 2: The Elements of Fiction English 9. Setting WHERE a story takes place – “Place” WHEN a story takes place – “Time” ** What is essential? **

Setting

WHERE a story takes place – “Place”

WHEN a story takes place – “Time”

** What is essential? **

Page 3: 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.)

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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)

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Plot

The sequence of events What actually happens in the story

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Climax

The high point Where the conflict changes

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Resolution

When the conflict is solved

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Conclusion

When the story ends without a resolution

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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.