1. Oral Report: Elements of Fiction Chart
Elements of Fiction
Setting
-geographic location
-time location
-socioeconomic character of the
location
-specific location-like a school,
camp, etc. - Who narrates?
Plot
-Describe the Exposition, rising
action, climax, falling action, and
resolution.
-Identify the conflict and state
what type of conflict it is.
Characterization
-Present 2 or 3 main characters;
describe their physical and
personality traits.
-Tell whether they are round or
flat, dynamic or static.
-Is there an
antagonist/protagonist?
Point of View
- Who narrates?
-What type of point of view is it?
(Omniscient, limited omniscient,
or 1st person)
-How do you know?
Theme
-What is the main message of
this story?
-Is there more than one
message?
-How do you know this is the
message? (Use
examples/occurrences from the
book to support your choice of
theme)