Elements of Fiction

Front

Where and when the story takes place?

Back

setting

Front

What are the people (or animals) in the story called?

Back

character

Front

The problem in the story can also be known as the _______.

Back

conflict

Front

Events that lead up to turning point, or climax, are called _______.

Back

rising action

Front

This part of the story introduces the character and the setting.

Back

exposition

Front

When the problem in the story is solved it is known as the _______.

Back

resolution

Front

Story events that are trying to solve the problem are called ....

Back

rising action

Front

The story events can't go any further and the story has to take a new direction.

Back

Climax (turning point)

Front

Characters start to reflect on what they have learned and leads up to the resolution

Back

falling action

Front

The lesson learned in a fiction story is known as the ______.

Back

theme