Elements of Fiction Flashcard

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Character who changes the most throughout the story

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protagonist

Front

Character who acts as a catalyst (a person or thing that precipitates an event or change)

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antagonist

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Time and place in which the story takes place

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setting

Front

Series of events that takes place

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plot

Front

The problem

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conflict

Front

Introduces characters and setting; gives necessary background

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exposition

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The turning point; height of suspense

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climax

Front

Introduces conflict and builds suspense

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rising action

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Resolution

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ties up any remaining loose ends

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Falling action

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conflict begins to resolve