Elements of Fiction

dispassionate view of people, places, or events in a literary work

conflict: man vs self

Theme is not stated directly it must be _______

emotional meaning associated with a word

Author writes the theme openly and clearly

beginning-middle-end

conflict: man vs man; man vs society, man vs beast

hints of what will happen

The major underlying theme of a work may have underlying themes these are

A short story 

Character- less developed, has few traits

narrator's comments about a character

Character- one we know well, variety of traits, believable character

Writer implies the theme

The major underlying them of a work

time order

Character- almost always round- undergoes changes

Plot is a chain of 

using words in a non-literal way

Moment of highest suspense

Setting- not important 

stands for something beyond itself

physical appearance, speech, feelings, thoughts, actions

exposition

POV- Narrator does not participate in the action- thoughts and feelings of all characters

Setting- important- influences characters

writing that appeals to the 5 senses

POV- Narrator is a character in the novel

dictionary term

Author's perception about life or human nature.

Character- does not change

how the author says things

Returns to a previous event

Imitation of work for comic relief

POV- action and speeches are recorded without interpretation

Is the writer's attitude toward his or her subject

POV- Narrator does not participate in the action- thoughts and feelings of one character