Fiction Notes (Literary Elements)

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Protagonist

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The 'good guy' in the story, usually the main character.

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Mood

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How the story makes you feel.

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Exposition

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The first phase of the plot where the setting and characters are introduced.

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POV (Point of View)

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From whose perspective the story is told (1st person, 3rd person limited, or 3rd person omniscient).

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Resolution

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The final phase of the plot in which the story is wrapped up and you can see the future for the characters.

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Antagonist

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The 'bad guy' in the story, often in conflict with the protagonist.

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Conflict

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The struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot.

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Theme

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The central idea or message conveyed by the story.

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Tone

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice.

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Characterization

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The process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.