Elements of Fiction

Setting

Characters

                                                Ways an author develops a character:

            1.  Tells us directly.  Too much of this makes for a boring book and a character with no life.

            2.  Describes the character's thoughts and feelings.

            3.  Gives the character words and dialogue.

            4.  Tells about the character's actions.

            5.  Tells how others respond to the character.

                                        Here is how some of our students practiced this idea:

              Rogue

Plot

    problem

    events and turning points

    conflicts

    problem solved/resolution

    epilogue/wind-down