Elements of Fiction Review

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Where and when a story takes place

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Setting

Front

Central idea (or main idea, or point, or lesson) of a work of literature

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Theme

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Words and phrases that create imagery by using the 5 senses

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Sensory Details

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Word that matches the definition "anything that stands for or represents something else"

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Symbol

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A narrator who knows about the thoughts and feelings of just one, or a limited number of, character(s).

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Limited Narrator

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A narrator who knows about the thoughts and feelings of all characters, as well as all information relevant to the story--all-knowing.

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Omniscient Narrator

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Definition: "When character traits are stated, we are told something specific about a character"

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Direct Characterization

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Definition: When we are able to learn about a character through their actions, words, or the thoughts of other characters.

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Indirect characterization

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Which element of plot occurs at the "most exciting moment of the story; the turning point"?

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Climax

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Element of plot over "A series of events that builds from the conflict. It begins with the inciting force and ends with the climax."

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Rising Action