Elements of Fiction

Question 1

the people, animals, or aliens in the story. The characters in a story are important because they play roles in the story.

Answer 1

characters

Question 2

is someone or something the main character confides in. As a reader, you can learn a lot about the main character’s personality and thoughts through this.

Answer 2

confidante characters

Question 3

someone who changes throughout the story. This may be a good change or a bad one, but their motivations, desires, or even their personality changes due to something in the story.

Answer 3

dynamic character

Question 4

the opposite of a dynamic character. A flat character doesn’t change much or at all throughout the story.

Answer 4

flat/static character

Question 5

the root of the story. They will develop over time and will ultimately be part of the driving force of the plot. This is the character your readers will care most about.

Answer 5

protagonist/main character

Question 6

the opposite of protagonist. They will oppose the main character. They will, along with the main character, be the driving force behind the plot.

Answer 6

antagonist

Question 7

where and when the story takes place.

Answer 7

setting

Question 8

the order of events in the story. The plot usually follows a particular structure called Freytag’s Pyramid.

Answer 8

`plot

Question 9

a German playwright who lived during the 1800s, identified this structure.

Answer 9

Gustav Freytag

Question 10

introduction to the characters, time, and the problem. This creates the beginning of the story.

Answer 10

exposition

Question 11

includes the events that the main character encounters. The main character has problem to solve in this stage.

Answer 11

rising action

Question 12

the turning point or the most exciting part of the story. Usually, it is a single event with the greatest intensity and uncertainty. The main character must cope with the problem at this stage.

Answer 12

climax

Question 13

includes the events that will be revealed after the climax. This usually creates an emotional response from you, as the reader.

Answer 13

falling action

Question 14

provides closure/ending to the story. It ties up loose ends in the story.

Answer 14

Denouement or resolution

Question 15

the struggle between two entities.

Answer 15

conflict

Question 16

types of conflict

Answer 16

Man vs. Self
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Supernatural