Assignment 5.2: Interpreting Elements of Fiction

1. Learning Targets

2. Elements of Fiction

In a few pages, a narrative can capture an event or sequence of events that sheds light on a larger situation. A story gives insight into the lives of its characters and into the lives of all people. This lesson focuses on the elements of fiction including:

• Plot
• Theme
• Characters
• Setting
• Point of View
• Symbol

In this section, you will be reading short stories and learning how to interpret fiction through these story elements.

3. Plot

Watch the video below to review plot.  Take notes on your assignment worksheet as you listen.  You will hand in these notes with your assignment.

The worksheet is located in the assignment submission area, but here it is for easy access.

Interpreting Elements of Fiction.PDF

Interpreting Elements of Fiction.DOCX

4. Theme

Watch the video below to review theme.  Take notes on your assignment worksheet as you listen.  You will hand in these notes with your assignment.

5. Types of Characters

Watch the video below to review the different types of characters found in literature.  Take notes on your assignment worksheet as you listen.  You will hand in these notes with your assignment.

6. Setting

Watch the video below to review setting.  Take notes on your assignment worksheet as you listen.  You will hand in these notes with your assignment.

7. Point of View

Listen to the tutorial below to review your understanding of Point of View. Take notes as you listen.  You will hand in these notes with your assignment.

8. Symbols

Watch the video below to review symbols.  Take notes on your assignment worksheet as you listen.  You will hand in these notes with your assignment.  You can also review symbolism from Assignment 3.4.

9. ASSIGNMENT 5.2

Go to "5.2:  Interpreting Elements of Fiction" Assignment on the main page of the course to complete this section.