Elements of Fiction Terms

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The narrator is a character within the story and uses "I" or "we" to tell the story.

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First Person POV

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The outside narrator has limited knowledge about the characters and only knows the thoughts and feelings of ONE character.

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Third Person Limited POV

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The outside narrator knows everything, including the thoughts and feelings of ALL characters.

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Third Person Omniscient POV

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plays a crucial role in shaping the narrative, influencing the characters' behavior, and establishing the overall mood or atmosphere.

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Setting

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has a significant impact on the plot and characters by reflecting the social norms, technology, and issues relevant to that period.

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Time

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The physical surroundings of the characters help ground the story and make it feel more real and immersive.

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Place

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A character's beliefs or goals clash with the norms, laws, or established values of their community or culture.

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Man vs Society Conflict

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A struggle between two or more characters with opposing goals or values.

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Man vs Man Conflict

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A character battles their own thoughts, beliefs, fears, doubts, or moral dilemmas to achieve a goal, make a difficult decision, or grow as a person.

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Man vs Self Conflict

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A character struggles against the forces of the natural world.

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Man vs Nature Conflict