Title: The Elements of Fiction:
1 The Elements of Fiction A General
Introduction
2Character
- A textual representation of a human being (or
creature) - How do we get to know a character?
-
- Through
Dialogue
Actions
Thoughts
Narration
3Example
Why are we so interested in the characters and
their problems if they are only aquatic animals
and computer graphics?
4Plot
- The series of events that give a story its
meaning and effect - An event is comprised of a conflict and a
resolution
5Example
Whats the first conflict?
Cinderellas father dies.
Whats the resolution?
Her step mother becomes her guardian
Whats the second conflict?
Her step mother and step sisters are mean.
Whats the resolution?
She befriends mice.
6Disneys Cinderella (Contd)
Whats the third conflict?
Cinderella wants to go to the ball.
Whats the resolution?
Her step mother says that she is allowed to go if
she finishes her chores and has a suitable dress.
Whats the fourth conflict?
Her step sisters ruin her dress, so she cant go
to the ball.
Whats the resolution?
Her fairy godmother saves the day.
7Setting
- A storys time and place
- Example
- Foxs The O.C.
- When and where does it take place?
8Theme
- The meaning or concept we are left with after
reading a story - How can you figure out a storys theme?
- Ask yourself, What is the author suggesting is
true about human nature and/or life?
9Example
- What are some of the themes of The Pirates of the
Caribbean?
Good will always triumph over evil.
Dont judge a person before you get to know him
or her.
Love motivates some people to take risks.
10Point of View
- Refers to the source of the narrative voice (or
person telling the story) - It answers the question, Who is telling the
story? - Example The Real World
11Style
- Refers to the manner in which an author tells his
or her story - Examples
- Romeo and Juliet v. The House on
Mango Street - (Elaborate Language) (Simple
Language)
12Literary Devices
- Devices that writers have used throughout the
timeline of literary history. - Include
- Symbols and Imagery
- Figurative Language Metaphors, Similes, and
Personification
13ALL DONE
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