Elements Of Fiction Flashcards
The atmosphere or feeling of a literary work. The setting can contribute to establishing the mood of a story.
Mood
The time and place in which a story takes place.
Setting
The individuals whose thoughts and actions make up a story. The actions of a character make up the events of the story.
Characters
The central, focal figure in the work of fiction.
Protagonist
A character or force that works against the protagonist, creating obstacles. A story can have more than one antagonist.
Antagonist
Characters that are fully developed with both positive qualities and flaws. Most protagonists are round characters.
Round character
Characters that undergo change over the course of a story as a result of their experience. Most protagonists are dynamic.
Dynamic characters
Characters that do not undergo change from the story’s inception to its conclusion.
Static characters
Characters that are stereotypical and one dimensional. They are simple with limited personality traits.
Flat characters
Methods used by an author to develop a character.
Characterization
The arrangement of events in a story
Plot
An obstacle a protagonist must resolve to overcome.
Conflict
A conflict In which the protagonist is going against the antagonist.
Character vs character
Protagonist against harsh environments
Character vs nature
A conflict that protagonist faces a problem
Character vs society