Elements of Fiction

the time (when) and location/place (where) a story takes place

• plot

• setting

• theme

• exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

the conflict revolves around this character

• first-person

• antagonist

• protagonist

• author

the character or force that causes the problem for the protagonist

• main character

• third person

• antagonist

• narrator

the struggle/problem the protagonist faces in a story

• antagonist

• climax

• theme

• conflict

• the protagonist faces a problem caused by another character (a “bad guy”)

• character vs. character

• character vs. self

• character vs. nature

• character vs. technology

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

• the protagonist faces a problem caused by a natural force (ex: an earthquake, tornado, sickness, etc.)

• character vs. character

• character vs. unknown

• character vs. society

• character vs. nature

internal conflict (ex: good vs. evil, facing a fear, overcoming self-doubt)

• character vs. unknown

• character vs. self

• character vs. character

• character vs. society

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3B

the protagonist is going against a group with different beliefs in hopes of making a change for the better

• character vs. nature

• character vs. character

• character vs. society

• character vs. unknown

the protagonist faces a problem caused by supernatural, magic, aliens, etc.

• character vs. character

• character vs. nature

• character vs. unknown

• character vs. technology

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

the protagonist faces a problem caused by human made tech/machines, (ex: technical malfunctions)

• character vs. society

• character vs. technology

• character vs. character

• character vs. unknown

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3