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Elements of Fiction
The Dinner Part by: Judy Chicago
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Elements of Fiction
All of the pieces of a story that help the author present a complete
work to the reader.
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Characters: are the people, animals, or imaginary creatures that take part in the action of the story.
List all of the characters from yesterday's short story "Caribou Man"
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Character Types:
· Round Character- A round character is multidimensional and fully
developed for the reader.
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Character Types:
· Flat Character- A flat character has only one outstanding trait. The reader never knows anymore about him/her.
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My name is Flat Stanley.
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Character Types:
· Dynamic character- A dynamic character is a character that changes throughout a story.
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Character Types:
· Static Character- A static character is a character that stays the same throughout the story. The character the reader meets at the beginning is the same character the reader sees at the end of the story.
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Setting- is a time and place at which the events of the story happen. The time may be the past, present, or the future; day or night; and any season. A story may be set in a large town or an ocean or even a jungle.
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Plot - is the sequence of events in a story. The plot is
the writer's blueprint for what happens in the story.
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Elements of Fiction Conflict- a problem or
struggle between two opposing forces.
External ConflictMan vs. Man
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Fate
Man vs. Society
Internal Conflict
Man vs. Self
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Exposition- The Exposition sets the stage for the story. Characters are introduced, the setting is described, and the conflict begins to unfold.
Climax- The climax is the point of highest interest or suspense in the story. It is the turning point when the action reaches a peak and the outcome of the conflict is decided.
Resolution- The resolution occurs at the conclusion of the story. Loose ends are tied up and the story comes to a close.
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Rising Action- Rising action is the sequence of events, including the conflict, that leads to the climax.
Falling Action - Falling action is the sequence of events that leads to the resolution of the conflict.
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