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Fiction Notes
all fiction notes for Mrs.Beale's 7th grade class
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English
7th Grade
09/04/2008

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Fiction
Definition
stories that come from the writer's imagination
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Short Story
Definition
usually revolves around a single idea is short enough to be read a tone sitting
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Novel
Definition
a longer work that involves a more complicated plot
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Plot
Definition
the sequence of events in a story
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Conflit
Definition
the problem or stuggle that drives the story
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Plots develope in _______
Definition
4 stages
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Exposition
Definition
First the stage is set and the background of the action is described
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Rising Action
Definition
as the conflict grows excitment and energy build
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climax
Definition
The turning point the outcome of ht econflict is decided and someone may make a discovery or take and important action often a change results
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Falling Actions
Definition
the climax is usuall yfollowed up by a falling action or resolution in which loose ends are tied up before the story ends
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Characters
Definition

the people, animals, or imaginary creature in stories

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main characters
Definition
generally the story revolves around them
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minor characters
Definition
interact with the main character and with one another
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traits
Definition
character's qualities
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Setting
Definition
the time and place the story unfolds
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theme
Definition
the message about life or human nature tha t the writer delivers to the reader
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theme
Definition
story's message or meaning
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Setting
Definition
the time and place the story occurs
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Exposition falling action climax rising action

Definition
exposition rising action climax and falling action
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