Elements of Fiction

The sequence of events in a story - what happens.

Max wants a Playstation 2, but his parents say he has to earn the money for it

A person or animal who takes part in a story.

3. The story's turning point or most exciting part.

The story's moral or message or idea about life.

Pencils have been disappearing from Ms. Firchman's classroom. Tracy is going to follow the clues to find the thief.

A story about imaginary events that involve technology, often set in the future.

The second part of a story's plot, in which the conflict is developed and interest or suspense occurs.

A story that takes place in the past

A story that contains elements that are entirely imaginary, like mermaids or dragons.

The problem or struggle in a story.

A story that takes place in our own time, about events that could really happen.

Writing about imaginary characters or events.

The first part of a story's plot, contains background info and introduces the characters, setting and conflict.

A story in which a detective is trying to solve a crime or puzzle.

4. When and where the story take place.

The last part of a story's plot, in which, the story comes to a reasonable ending and the problem is solved.

A brief work of fiction with few characters and one plot.

The fourth part of a story's plot, in which the loose ends are tied up and complications begin to get resolved.