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In 1 minute, write down as many words as possible to describe the character of Lucy.In 1 minute, write down as many words as possible to describe the character of Charlie Brown.Warm-up!http://www.joshreads.com/images/0410/i041010peanuts.jpgElements of Fiction

CharactersProtagonist the main character; the good guy. This character undergoes substantial growth in a story.

Antagonist the character who is against the protagonist; the villain or the bad guy.

Static Characters minor or supporting characters; they dont undergo substantial growth in the story. There is no inner personality change to them.

For example, in Harry Potter & the Sorcerers Stone

Protagonist = Harry Potter

Antagonist = Lord Voldemort

Static Characters = The Dursleys, Ron, Hermione, Malfoy, Hagred, and several others.

SettingThe time in which the story takes place.

The area in which the story takes place.

Imagery, or vivid language can be used to describe the setting of a story.

Sometimes; however, details about the setting are often left out, so that they reader can use his or her imagination while reading.

For example, Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone

Takes place in modern time in Surrey, England and the Hogwarts Wizardry Academy.

The narrator describes Hogwarts with words such as

ExpositionThis is the introduction of the story.

It includes any background knowledge needed in order to understand the events of the story (setting, characters, etc.).

This is where the inciting incident (initial event that triggers the rest of the story) occurs.

For example, in Harry Potter & the Sorcerers Stone

We are introduced to Harry and are told why he is forced to live with his aunt and uncle, who are very cruel to him.

Rising ActionThis is what occurs leading up to the climax.

It is usually filled with angst and the introduction of unanswered questions that will most likely be resolved by the storys end.

In Harry Potter & the Sorcerers Stone

The rising action includes all of the events that occur after Harry arrives at Hogwarts.Harrys experience with the Quidditch team, everything he learns about the stone, and his journey through the obstacles to get to the stone.

ClimaxThe high point of the story.

Considered the most exciting part of the story.

It is usually the moment of greatest danger or effective decision making for the protagonist.

In Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone

The climax is when Harry comes face to face with Voldemort and must keep him from obtaining the stone.Falling ActionThe events that occur directly after the climax.

These events usually occur as direct effects of the climax of the story.In Harry Potter & the Sorcerers Stone

The falling action is when Harry passes out and wakes up at Hogwarts to Dumbledore.ResolutionThe end of the falling action and the conclusion to the story.

The final outcome of the story.

Not all stories contain a resolution. Some leave unanswered questions to be interpreted by the reader as an independent.

In Harry Potter & the Sorcerers Stone

Voldemort no longer has a body to inhabit, therfore he is powerless and it is believed that he is no longer a threat to the wizard world.Characters, Setting & Plot Rap

Group Work!

Exit TicketOn a piece of paper, write your name and answer the following question:

What are the five elements of plot structure?

Give this to the teacher before leaving class.

Referenceshttp://english.learnhub.com/lesson/4579-plot-structurehttp://fictionwriting.about.com/od/glossary/g/static.htm