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Elements of Fiction and Plot Terms

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Section 1

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Characters

Front

The people, animals or imaginary creatures that take part in a story.

Back

Narrator

Front

The voice that tells a story. The narrator can be a character in the story.

Back

Conflict

Front

A struggle between opposing forces (the problem in the story).

Back

Internal Conflict

Front

A struggle within a character's mind.

Back

Foreshadowing

Front

Hints that suggest future events in a story

Back

Antagonist

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The force working against the protagonist. It is usually another character but can also be a force of nature, society, or an internal force within the main character.

Back

Protagonist

Front

The main character in a story.

Back

Rising Action

Front

Shows how the conflict unfolds and becomes more complicated; builds suspense.

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Plot

Front

The series of events in a story.

Back

Falling Action

Front

Reveals how the protagonist begins to resolve the conflict; eases suspense.

Back

Resolution

Front

The final outcome (solution) of the story.

Back

Exposition

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Introduces the setting and characters; sets up the conflict.

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External Conflict

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A struggle between a character and an outside force.

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Setting

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The time and place of the action.

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Climax

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The turning point; the most exciting moment which often results in a change for the protagonist.

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