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Fiction Notes. Head your paper Fiction Notes # 14 in TOC. Fiction Elements. Fiction is writing that comes from a writer’s imagination. Both novels and short stories contain four main elements: 1. Plot 2. Character 3. Setting 4. Theme. Short Stories & Novels. Short Story
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Fiction Notes Head your paper Fiction Notes # 14 in TOC
Fiction Elements • Fiction is writing that comes from a writer’s imagination. • Both novels and short stories contain four main elements: 1. Plot 2. Character 3. Setting 4. Theme
Short Stories & Novels • Short Story - usually revolves around a single idea - is short enough to be read at one sitting • Novel - a longer piece of work - involves a more complicated plot
A plot is built around a CONFLICT • Conflict- a problem or struggle involving two or more opposing forces • Internal Conflict- Conflict within yourself • Man vs. Self (draw a picture of man vs. self) • External Conflict- Conflict with someone or something else • Man vs. Man (draw a picture of man vs. man) • Man vs. Nature (draw a picture of man vs. nature) • Man vs. Technology (draw a picture of man vs. technology)
Five Stages of Plot Development #1: Exposition -Sets the stage for a story, characters are introduced, and the setting is described #2: Rising Action - The plot thickens as the conflict begins to unfold. Complications are introduced and suspense builds.
#3: Climax - The point of greatest interest or suspense in the story. It is the TURNING POINT when the action reaches its peak and the outcome is decided. -Usually results in a change in the characters.
#4: Falling Action - Occurs after the climax while a resolution is being solved. #5: Resolution (Dénouement) - The conflict is resolved, all the loose ends are tied up, and we know what happens to the characters.
Climax Falling Action Rising Action Resolution Exposition
Ticket Out the Door!! • On your “Ticket out the Door,” write: a. your name b. the five stages of plot development c. define three of the stages Then put it in the basket on your way out.