10 Questions
Which element of fiction refers to the series of events that happen in the story?
Plot
What is the term for the beings who inhabit stories, which can be people, animals, or even inanimate objects?
Character
Which element of fiction includes the location, season, time of day, climate, and era in which the story takes place?
Setting
What term is used to describe the perspective from which the story is told, such as first person, second person, or third person?
Point-of-view
Which element of fiction involves telling the story from a specific character's perspective?
Point-of-view
Which element of fiction involves imparting setting through the filter of the characters' feelings about that setting?
Setting
What is the term used to describe the split of third person point-of-view into omniscient and limited?
Point-of-view
What is the term for the rare second person point-of-view in fiction?
Plot
What are the beings who inhabit stories, which can include animals and even inanimate objects, called?
Character
Which element of fiction refers to what happens in the story, the series of events?
Plot
Study Notes
Elements of Fiction
- Plot: The series of events that happen in the story.
- Characters: The beings who inhabit stories, which can be people, animals, or even inanimate objects.
Setting
- Setting: The location, season, time of day, climate, and era in which the story takes place.
- Mood: The element of fiction that involves imparting setting through the filter of the characters' feelings about that setting.
Point of View
- Point of View: The perspective from which the story is told, such as first person, second person, or third person.
- Third Person Point of View: Can be split into omniscient (all-knowing) and limited (limited knowledge).
- Second Person Point of View: A rare perspective, where the narrator addresses the reader directly.
Additional Key Terms
- Character's Perspective: The element of fiction that involves telling the story from a specific character's perspective.
- Story Events: What happens in the story, referred to as the plot.
Test your knowledge of the elements of fiction with this quiz! Explore the key components that writers use to craft compelling stories, including characters, plot, and setting. Challenge yourself to identify the essential elements that bring narratives to life. Perfect for literature enthusiasts and aspiring writers alike!
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