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Elements of FictionElements of FictionElements of FictionElements of FictionPlot
Theme
Setting
Character
Point of View
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Plot
• Plot is what happens in the story. Some call it the storyline.storyline.
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Theme
• It’s the moral or main idea of the story.
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Character• The main character in a story is called
the protagonist. She or he is always involved in the main conflict and its resolution.
• The person opposing the protagonist is • The person opposing the protagonist is called the antagonist.
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Point of View• First Person: The narrator tells the story
and is a character in the story. (Pronouns: I, me, us, we, our, etc.)
• Third Person Omniscient: The narrator is not a character in the story but can tell you the thoughts and actions of all characters at all times. (Pronouns: he, you the thoughts and actions of all characters at all times. (Pronouns: he, she, him, her, they, them, etc.)
• Third Person Limited: The narrator is not a character in the story but can tell you the thoughts and actions of a few key characters at all times. (Pronouns: he, she, him, her, they, them, etc.)
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Setting• The setting provides us with the when
and where the story took place. In addition, the context or historical background in which the story is set provides us with additional plot information.information.
• When doing an Elements of Fiction Hand, use the three W’s of setting When = the timeframe, Where = place or location, and Why = the context in which the story is set
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Guidelines• When creating an Elements of Fiction
Hand, please follow these guidelines• Trace your hand or use a graphic on a
blank piece of paper• Be sure to label each digit with one of
the elements of fictionthe elements of fiction• Where needed, provide names of
characters, places, dates, times, locations, etc.
• No lined paper: must be in color• As always, be creative and try to do
something original and unusual
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Methods of Characterization
• On a new page in the “Literary Terms” section of your notebook, title your notebook, title it “Methods of Characterization” and copy the information from the following slides.
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Flat Characterization• A character who has one or two
sides, representing one or two traits—often a stereotype. Flat characters help move the plot along more quickly the plot along more quickly because the audience immediately understands what the character is about.
• Example: Like a geeky science professor
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Round Characterization• A character who is complex and
has many sides or traits with unpredictable behavior and a fully developed personality. developed personality. Antagonists are usually a round characterization.
• Example: Like The Green Goblin (Norman Osborn)
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Dynamic Characterization
• A character who experiences an essential change in personality or attitude. Protagonists are almost always dynamic.almost always dynamic.
• Example: Stitch, from Lilo andStitch
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Static Characterization• A character who does not change or develop beyond the way in which she or he is first presented.
• Example: Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Types of Conflict• In the Literary Terms section of your notebook, please copy the please copy the
following information about
the types of conflict that
form the basis of plot.
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External Conflict• There are
three types of external conflict:conflict:
character vs. character;
character vs. society; andcharacter vs.
nature.
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Character vs. Character
• The protagonist in the story experiences experiences conflict with
others, especially the antagonist.
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Character vs. Society•The
protagonist in the story story
experiences conflict
with society as a whole.
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Character vs. Nature
• The protagonist in
the story the story experiences conflict with the elements of nature.
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Internal Conflict
•The protagonist in
the story the story experiences conflict with her or his conscience.