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Elements of Fiction
Elements of Fiction
FICTION
Introduction
Elements of fiction and elements of
story in general can be used by the
reader to increase their enjoyment and
understanding of different literary
pieces.
WHAT IS A FICTION?
A fiction is a short story and novel, that
describes imaginary events and
people.
CHARACTER
CHARACTER
Character is the mental, emotional, and social
qualities to distinguish one entity from another
(people, animals, spirits, automatons, pieces of
furniture, and other animated objects).
DYNAMIC CHARACTER
STATIC CHARACTER
DYNAMIC CHARACTER
A dynamic character
undergoes a major transition
in one or more of these
ways.
•Example: Ebenezer Scrooge, in A Christmas
Carol by Dickens, was very stingy with his
money. He worked his employees very hard for
little pay. After his experiences with the ghosts
that visited him, he changed his ways, paying
his employees a more than fair wage, providing
days off work and actually giving gifts.