Elements of Fiction

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Elements of Fiction

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Character, Setting, Plot, Conflict, Theme

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Static Character

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Someone who remains the same in personality or outlook throughout a story

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Dynamic Character

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Someone who undergoes a major change in personality or outlook by the end of a story

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Setting

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The setting of any piece of fiction will tell the reader where and when the story takes place

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Exposition

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Provides background information about the characters, setting, and/or conflict, and it always occurs at the beginning of a story

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Conflict

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A struggle between two opposing/rival forces; the storyline begins to get exciting at this point

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Rising Action

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The events that take place as the story moves toward its most important turning point

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Climax

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The most important point in the story at which action is taken or a decision is made

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Falling Action

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Events that follow the most important turning point

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Resolution

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In many cases, additional loose ends may get tied up and questions may be answered