Elements of Fiction

Person or animal in the story who is CENTRAL to the events and actions in the story. Example, Harry MANcini (a)  

Series of events AFTER the climax, but BEFORE the resolution. Example, Zeke and Harry destroy the phone at the train. (b)  

Series of events and actions within the story; the sequence often includes the rising action, the climax, the falling action, and the resolution or conclusion. (c)  

• Main Character
• Falling Action
• Plot
• Main Idea
• Climax

The problem in the story; a struggle between opposing characters, forces, or emotions. Example, Harry Mancini versus Harry Houdini (a)  

The turning point or most exciting part of the story; when the conflict is most intense. Example, Houdini wanted to do metamorphosis FOREVER (b)  

What the text is mostly about. Example, Be careful who and what you trust. (c)  

• Conflict
• Climax
• Central Idea
• Resolution
• Theme

Main topic of discussion that occurs many times throughout the story. Example, Trust (a)  

The part of the story AFTER the climax when the conflict is RESOLVED. Example, Reader thinks it was a dream. (b)  

Series of events that build to the climax. Example, Harry & Zeke smash a coin on the tracks; Harry finds a flip phone in a candy box; (c)  

• Theme
• Resolution
• Rising Action
• Conflict
• Problem / Solution

The ​ (a)   is the time and place in which the action of the story takes place.

For Example, Modern times in NYC; 1921 in Kansas City.

• setting
• resolution

• climax

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'setting' because it refers to the time and place where the story occurs, as illustrated by examples like 'Modern times in NYC' or '1921 in Kansas City'. The other options do not define this concept.

Harry Mancini lived in Harry Houdini's house.

• Fact

• Fiction

Answer explanation

Harry Mancini did not live in Harry Houdini's house; this statement is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is Fiction.

Harry Houdini's house still

exists today in New York City

• Fact

• Fiction

Answer explanation

Harry Houdini's house is indeed still standing in New York City, making the statement a fact. This historical site is recognized and preserved, confirming the answer as Fact.

Harry Houdini died from a

punch to the stomach.

• Fact

• Fiction

Answer explanation

Harry Houdini died from a punch to the stomach, which caused complications leading to his death. Therefore, the statement is a fact.

Harry Houdini communicated with Harry Mancini through a flip phone.

• Fact

• Fiction

Answer explanation

The statement is fiction because Harry Houdini, a famous magician, died in 1926, long before flip phones were invented. Therefore, he could not have communicated with anyone using such a device.

Harry Mancini survived the famous Metamorphosis escape trick.

• Fact

• Fiction

Answer explanation

Harry Mancini did not survive the Metamorphosis escape trick; it was a famous illusion performed by Harry Houdini. Therefore, the statement is fiction.

Harry Houdini made an elephant disappear at the Hippodrome.

• Fact

  (Happened in REAL LIFE)

• Fiction

  (Happened ONLY in the story)

Answer explanation

Harry Houdini's famous illusion of making an elephant disappear at the Hippodrome is a documented event from his performances, confirming it as a fact that occurred in real life.