Elements of a Novel

This is a long work of narrative fiction, normally in prose, which is typically published as a book.

• Short Story

• Novel

• Chronicles

• Episodes

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He falls under the element Characters where his role is to oppose the main character as a villain.

• Protagonist

• Character

• Antagonist

• Villain

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This character is the central in the story. He can be a good son, a hero, a parent, or any main character whose story is told.

• Protagonist

• Character

• Antagonist

• Hero

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It is the time and place in which the story happens.

• Plot

• Character

• Conflict

• Setting

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This falls under the element Plot where the story is unfolded by revealing the characters and setting.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

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It is the final outcome or ending of the events in the story.

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution/Denouement

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It is the highest point of interest and the turning point of the story.

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Conflict

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It is the struggle or problem between the characters in the story.

• Denouement

• Falling Action

• Climax

• Conflict

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It is where the complications in the story begin to resolve. The solution unfolds, and the characters begin to calm down.

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Denouement

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It is where the conflict is revealed and the part where the story becomes complicated.

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Denouement

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