Elements of Fiction

What is the definition of fiction?

• A work of literature based on real events

• A work of literature where the characters and events are invented by the writer

• A work of literature that only includes historical events

• A work of literature that is always non-fictional

What is the plot of a story?

• The main character of the story

• The setting of the story

• The sequence of events in a story

• The dialogue in the story

What is the climax of a story?

• The beginning of the story

• The sequence of events in the story

• The emotional highpoint of the story

• The outcome of the story

What is the exposition in a story?

• The events that happen while the main character tries to solve the conflict

• The beginning of a story that may include characters and the setting

• The emotional highpoint of the story

• The outcome of the story

What is the resolution in a story?

• The events that happen while the main character tries to solve the conflict

• The emotional highpoint of the story

• The outcome of the story

• The beginning of a story that may include characters and the setting

What is the falling action in a story?

• The events that happen while the main character tries to solve the conflict

• The events between the climax and resolution where the loose ends get tied up

• The emotional highpoint of the story

• The beginning of a story that may include characters and the setting

What is the rising action in a story?

• The events that happen while the main character tries to solve the conflict

• The events between the climax and resolution where the loose ends get tied up

• The emotional highpoint of the story

• The outcome of the story

What is the term for where and when a story takes place?

• Conflict

• Setting

• Dialogue

• Protagonist

Who is the main character in a story, usually considered the hero?

• Antagonist

• Dynamic Character

• Protagonist

• Flat Character

What is the term for the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

• Dialogue

• Setting

• Conflict

• Round Character