Elements of Fiction

Internal Conflict:

* Man vs. Self – this is an example…do not define

2. External Conflict:

* Man vs. Nature – these are examples…do not define

* Man vs. Man

* Man vs. Technology

* Man vs. Fate

* Man vs. Society (societal expectations)

3. Plot Map:

C

B	D

A	E

* A- Exposition:

* B- Rising Action:

* C- Climax:

* D- Falling Action:

* E- Resolution:

4. Plot Summary / Précis:

5. Character:

* Protagonist:

* Antagonist:

6. Characterization:

* Direct Characterization:

* Indirect Characterization:

* Character Trait:

* Motivation:

7. Character Development: No definition here…but the elements of character development are

below. Look under character.

* Round:

* Flat:

* Dynamic:

* Static:

8. Setting:

9. Mood:

* Suspense:

10. Style:

* Tone:

11. The Big Picture…

* Moral:

Ex:

* Theme:

Ex:

* Motif:

Ex:

12. Point of View:

* first person narrator:

* third person narrator:

* omniscient:

* limited

13. Cause and Effect:

14. Foreshadowing:

15. Foreboding:

16. Allusion:

17. Symbol / Symbolism:

18. Irony:

19. Figurative Language:

* Imagery:

*Simile:

* Metaphor:

20. Author’s Purpose:

21. Making Inferences:

Additional Terms and Practice

Element / Term	Literature	Definition / Example