FICTION

The Opening Scene

The opening of a novel is very
important. The opening of the novel
introduces the audience to the
setting. The set and the scenery
tells us where and when the story of
the novel is taking place.

Climax
Climax is the most important moment in the novel.
This is what the novel has been building up to. It is
usually the turning point in a story and leads to the
conclusion.
It is usually an exciting event.
The characters lives are often changed by this event.
Sometimes their lives are changed for the better or
sometimes their lives are changed for the worst.
Will any conflict be resolved?

Suspense
Suspense is created when we do not know what is
going to happen. It comes from the build up of
tension.
Often something goes wrong and the characters must
solve the problem.
This creates suspense.
The audience/readers want to keep watching/reading
to find out what will happen.

Conflict
Conflict is a key element of a good story. Conflict happens when
characters disagree about something.
Conflict creates tension between the characters. This helps the
audience become interested in the novel.
We wonder why are the characters fighting.
We want to know how will they resolve the conflict.
*resolve means to fix
Who will win?
How will the characters reach an agreement?