Elements of Fiction
There are six main elements of fiction. They are, Plot, Setting, Character, Conflict, Symbol, and Point of View. Don't put too much emphasis on the plot, because if you give too much away at the beginning of the book, it won't be as surprising and interesting to read. Setting is simply where and when the story takes place. Describe your main characters well, the reader wants to know them and be able to relate to them. There are two types of conflict, external and internal. Its good to put in something as a symbol, IE roses mean 'I love you'. Point of view basically means how the story is told, and who tells it. Lastly, the theme, is the main idea the writer is wanting to put across. You can find out much more information here http://cstl-cla.semo.edu/hhecht/The%20Elements%20of%20Fiction.htm
Posted by Trish on 8/29/2009
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In this lesson students review the elements of fiction and key components of a book report. They are then given an opportunity to identify and share these concepts by writing and illustrating their own mini-book based on a fiction book they have chosen to read.
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Plot, Setting, Character, Conflict, Symbol, and Point of View are the main elements which fiction writers use to develop a story and its Theme.
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The Formal Elements of Fiction; ... Nevertheless, knowledge of the formal elements is necessary for most critical discussions of fiction. These elements provide a basic vocabulary and set of critical tools that can be used in conjunction with many other critical approaches.
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These elements, to a greater or lesser degree, are present in all fiction. Writers choose which of these they want to emphasize, so some stories are plot driven while others develop rich characters, and still others provide a compelling sense of time or place.
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Fiction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Site Links: | Appendix C: American Fiction | Appendices: ... fabulation is the introduction of the fabulous or unrealistic or gothic elements in an otherwise realistic setting. D. Story Ending: In a Happy Ending the stereotypical expectation is that the protagonist must solve all the problems, defeat the villain,
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Though students are being informed about plot, setting, and characters in lessons presently, I contend that they need to be made more familiar with other elements of fiction tone, mood, point of view, theme and to recognize that from their unification, coherence and quality fiction is achieved.
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POINT-OF-VIEW ... If first-person, what sort of perspective does the narrator have? Is she looking back on the events of the story? Is she describing the events as though they were happening at that moment? (Is the story in present tense or past tense?) How reliable is the narrator? ... The Elements of Fiction: Questions...
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