Elements in Fiction

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What is fiction?

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An imaginative form of writing that often reflects reality, serving both entertainment and a different perspective on the world.

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What are the narrative modes in fiction?

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1. Exposition - Introduces characters, setting, and mood.

2. Action - Shows characters' movements and events.

3. Description - Provides details about how things look, feel, or sound.

4. Monologue - A character talks to themselves, revealing thoughts and feelings.

5. Dialogue - Characters talk to each other, showing relationships and traits.

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What are the types of characters in fiction?

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1. Protagonist - main character. 2. Antagonist - opposes main character. 3. Deuteragonist - second most important. 4. Confidant - close friend. 5. Foil - contrasts the main character. 6. Love interest. 7. Tertiary characters - background. 8. Dynamic - changes during the story. 9. Static - does not change. 10. Round - complex. 11. Flat - one trait.

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What is the setting in fiction?

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The time, place, and environment of the story.

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What are the points of view in fiction?

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1. First person - 'I'. 2. Second person - 'You'. 3. Third person - 'He/She' (limited or omniscient).

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What is the plot in fiction?

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The sequence of events, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What are the types of conflict in fiction?

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1. Self vs. Self. 2. Self vs. Man. 3. Self vs. Nature. 4. Self vs. Supernatural. 5. Self vs. Technology. 6. Self vs. Society.

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What is the theme in fiction?

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The main idea or message of the story.

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What are the types of plot structure?

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1. Linear - chronological. 2. Episodic - connected events. 3. Parallel - two or more plots at once. 4. Circular - starts and ends similarly. 5. In medias res - starts in the middle. 6. In extrema res - starts at the end.

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What is the significance of narrative modes in fiction?

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They help tell the story effectively.