WHATIS
FICTION
Elements of Fiction
Fiction
Fiction =“make believe”
or “not true”
stories
Fiction can have some true facts, events, or people though
~ Types of Fiction ~
SHORT STORIES
LONG STORIES / NOVELS
PLAYS
~ Short Story ~
Fairy Tales & Fantasy
Fables
~ Short Story ~
Folklore Myths & Legends
~ Long or Short Stories ~
Historical Fiction Science Fiction Realistic Fiction Mystery Adventure Romance Humor and others . . .
~ Elements of Fiction ~
Setting Characters Plot Conflict Climax Resolution
Setting
TheTIME
andPLACE
of the story(The “When” & “Where” of the Story)
Setting
Stories don’t always directly tell us their time period Sometimes we must figure it out from “clues” / descriptions
in the story such as the style of clothing worn, the activities done, or the technology used by the characters.
Long Ago Today In the Future
Setting is also the “place” of the story
Stories can have more than one setting
CharactersThe
PEOPLE,ANIMALS,
OR THINGSthe story is
about (The “Who” of the Story)
An author can make “make believe” characters seem
believable by . . .
1. DESCRIBING THEM WELL2. LETTING THE READER “HEAR” THE CHARACTERS
SPEAK TO EACH OTHER WITH DIALOGUE
3. “SHOWING” CHARACTERS’ ACTIONS IN WAYS READERS CAN RELATE TO OR THAT MAKE SENSE FOR
THE SITUATION4. LETTING THE READER KNOW THE CHARACTERS’
THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS
Plot The storyline
or series of events that make up the
story
The“What Happened?”
of the Story
Plot The plot of a story
is where the reader learns what is happening and in
what order: First . . . Then . . . Next . . . Finally . . .
Conflict
A problem or
strugglethe character must face in
the story
There are 2 types ofConflict
Internal:Inside the Character
External:Outside the Character
Internal Conflict
Internal conflicts are thoughts or feelings the characters struggle with like thinking they are going to lose a game or feeling worried.
Internal Conflict
External Conflict
Conditions or people that are causing problems for the main character are called
external conflicts.These problems are happening “outside” of the character.
Sometimes there can be both internal and external conflict as characters react with thoughts and
feelings to the problems occurring
“outside” of themselves.
ConflictDo you think this character is having thoughts and feelings right about now?
Climax
The most exciting part of the story –where the plot
was leading.
Climax
The story leads up to the most exciting part
Introduction
Plot :Events in the storylead to
the CLIMAX
Resolution
Climax
Shortly after the climax,
the story ends
Climax
The climax suggests how the conflict or problem in the story will be resolved.
Resolution
By the resolution,
or ending of the story,
we learn how the conflict is
solved . . . one way or another.
Resolution
Resolution = The end
ofthe story
The End
We’re NOT done with our work though . . .
In the story“Goldilocks and the Three
Bears” . . .
Now, let’s try it together!
WHAT IS THESETTING ?
Time & Place
Long ago / A cottage in the woods
SETTING
WHO ARE THE CHARACTERS ?
Main Characters
Main Characters
GoldilocksPapa BearMama BearBaby Bear
THINK BACK OVER THE STORY:
WHAT IS THE PLOT ?
Storyline
Plot
Plot
WHAT IS THE CONFLICT ?
Problem to Overcome
Conflict* Goldilocks
is hungry and tired
(and apparently has no manners!)
* The bears will return.
ARE THESE INTERNAL OR
EXTERNAL CONFLICTS ?
“Inside” the character or “outside”?
ConflictBeing hungry or tired could be INTERNAL
conflicts while the bears
returning home is EXTERNAL.
WHAT IS THE RESOLUTION ?
How does the story end?
ResolutionGoldilocksruns home when the
bears return.
(But has she learned not to go
in strangers’ houses …?)
THERESOLUTION
of our story and of this presentation !
The End