Fiction Review

fiction

A story that is not true or is made up

characters

the people or animals in a story

protagonist

the main character in a literary work

antagonist

A character or force in conflict with the main character

conflict

A struggle between opposing forces

plot

Sequence of events in a story

setting

where and when the story takes place

theme

A message or insight about life that the author shares with the reader

narrator

the voice telling the story

narrative

tells a story

first person point of view

a character in the story is actually telling the story himself/herself

third person point of view

someone on the outside is looking in and telling the story as he/she see it unfold.

exposition

The beginning of a narrative where we are introduced to the main character, the conflict, and the setting

initiating event

The event that starts the action of the story.

rising actions

events build, conflict becomes increasingly intense

climax

Most exciting moment of the story; turning point

falling actions

events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution

resolution

End of the story where loose ends are tied up

internal conflict

a struggle within the character's mind and heart

external conflict

A struggle between a character and an outside force