elements of fiction Flashcards
(18 cards)
POV
who is telling the story
protagonist
main character
antagonist
person/force that opposes the main character
setting
time and place
imagery/symbolism
physical object to represent an abstract thing
(heart = love)
language/dialogue/dialect
the character speaking/nonstandard way of speaking
(y’all)
theme
main idea
voice & structure
style of writing
(poem, short story, novel)
conflict
problem between character/forces
internal conflict
conflict within characters head
external conflict
conflict with anyone/anything
man vs self
conflict within characters head
man vs man
character fighting character
man vs nature
character fighting natural event
man vs circumstances
character fighting destiny
man vs society
character fighting social norms
man vs technology
character fighting technology
man vs supernatural
character fighting force outside our world