Elements of Fiction (Literature) Vocab

A work of literature where the characters and events are invented by the writer.

• Fiction

• Plot

• Exposition

• Rising Action

The sequence of events in a story.

• Plot

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

The beginning of a story that may include characters and the setting.

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Exposition

• Falling Action

The events that happen while the main character tries to solve the conflict.

• Exposition

• Falling Action

• Climax

• Rising Action

The emotional high point of the story; the most exciting part or turning point.

• Climax

• Resolution

• Exposition

• Plot

The events between the climax and resolution where the loose ends are tied up.

• Point of View

• Irony

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

The outcome of the story.

• Falling Action

• Conflict

• Resolution

• Climax

Where and when a story takes place.

• Plot

• Character

• Conflict

• Setting

The struggle between opposing forces.

• Dialogue

• Conflict

• Antagonist

• Setting

People or animals that take part in the story's plot.

• setting

• characters

• protagonist

• antagonist