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

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

• Protagonist

• Character

• Antagonist

• Villain

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

• Plot

• Character

• Conflict

• Setting

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

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

What are the key elements of the plot?

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Exposition

Climax

Intermission

Resolution

Falling Action

Rising Action

During a book club meeting, Benjamin, Abigail, and Evelyn were discussing a novel. They were trying to identify which element of the novel refers to the sequence of events. What were they discussing?

• theme

• setting

• plot

• character

The exposition...

• introduces the reader to the characters & setting

• is the part of the story where a character changes

• is the part of the story when the conflict is resolved

• is the part of the story where the events help the reader understand what the conflict is

This is a form of literature that contains various elements such as themes, chapters, characters and settings. 

• Prose

• Poetry

• Drama

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

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution/Denouement

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

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Conflict