Elements of Fiction

Front

True or false: Fiction can't include facts.

Back

False

Front

Mystery, science fiction, realistic fiction, and fantasy are all _________ of fiction.

Back

Genres

Front

The setting of a story is _______ and _______ the story takes place.

Back

where & when

Front

The message the author wants you to take away from the story is called the story's ____________

Back

theme

Front

Loyal, kind, clever, and evil are all examples of _____________.

Back

character traits

Front

The action of the story is summed up in the ________.

Back

plot

Front

True or false: The words conflict and problem mean the same thing.

Back

True

Front

True or false: We only find the main idea in nonfiction texts.

Back

False

Front

To get to know a character in a story, we pay attention to:

• the characters thoughts and feelings
• the characters' words
• the character's action
• all of the above

Back

all of the above

Front

True or false: a book that teaches us all of the facts about polar bears is fiction.

Back

False