Elements of Fiction

Front

What is the point of view in the sentence: 'She was upset when she realized she forgot her lunch at home.'?

Back

3rd person

Front

What do we call the conversation between the characters in a story?

Back

Dialogue

Front

What is the turning point of a story called?

Back

Climax

Front

Who is the person or voice that tells the story?

Back

Narrator

Front

What do we call the people (or animals) in a story?

Back

Characters

Front

What is the setting of a story?

Back

The time and place where the story occurs.

Front

What is the main idea or message of a story called?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the part of the story where the conflict begins to develop?

Back

Rising action

Front

What is the final part of the story where the conflict is resolved?

Back

Resolution