Elements of Fiction 8/27/12 Types of Fiction Short Story Novel Novella Anthology Genre read in one sitting; one

central problem; few characters longer and more complex than a short story; characters and events between short story and novel in length and complexity. Usually about 50-100 pages. a collection of writing by many different authors; may contain short stories, novellas, novels, drama, poetry or essays. Basic types of fiction science fiction historical fiction action adventure mystery structure of the story; sequence of events which involves character in conflict; the why things happen in a story. Exposition - the start of the story; the situation before the action starts. Rising Action - series of complications, conflicts or crisis in story that lead to climax. Climax - turning point; most intense moment, either mentally or in action. 2. Character a. Protagonist b. Antagonist people (or animals or things presented as people) appearing in a literary work. central character in the plots conflict, the good guy force in conflict with the protagonist; can be society nature fate Falling Action - all of the action following the climax Resolution - the conclusion, the tying together of strings; the wrap-up.

Five Things 1. Plot a. Phases of Plot

c. Types of Characters

another person own self if he or she has an internal conflict

Round convincing; true to life; has many different and sometimes contradictory personality traits. Dynamic undergoes some type of change, often because of something that happens to them 3. Conflict a. Types of Conflict Flat stereotyped, shallow, often symbolic; has only one or two personality traits Static does not change in the course of the story. Some examples are James Bond and Bella from Twilight. struggle between the protagonist and antagonist/opposing force. (DRAMA) External Man vs. Man: protagonist against someone else. Man vs. Nature: protagonist is threatened by an element of nature Man vs. Society: protagonist is in conflict with values of his or her society. Internal Man vs. Self: protagonist struggles within him/herself; protagonist is pulled by two courses of action or differing emotions. 5. Theme time and place of a story; can include geographical location time period socio-economic characteristics specific building or room

4. Setting

the underlying meaning of the story, a universal truth, a significant statement the story is making about society, human nature or the human condition.