Fiction of Elements Flashcards
world building
the creation of an entirely new fictional world
world building
Genre, Environment, culture, population, history
story
an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.
Act 1
Set up hook, Char/acter setting
Act 2
Journey, twists struggles, low point
Act 3
Climax, theme, end of the story
7 elements of fiction
Plot, Conflict, Setting, Pov, Characters, Theme, Syle
6 points on a plot diagram
exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
story structure
the sequence in which you present the narrative and shape the setting, characters, plot, and events.
plot
The events that happen within the story
conflict
The event/thing that’s preventing the main character from achieving their goals
setting
Where the story takes place
pov
The perspective from which the story is told
characters
the players within the story
theme
The philosophical questions your story explores
style
Helps the author evoke emotion and define the story
exposition
a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.
rising action
the second of six essential plot elements, which comes right after the opening of a story
climax
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex.
Falling Action
everything that takes place immediately after the climax
Resolution
a firm decision to do or not to do something.
Narrative Structure
a combination of plot and story elements, such as characters, settings, and events.
