Fiction Practice Sheet
Introduction
Fiction is a type of literature that tells stories that are not true. It can be divided into many different genres, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, and more. In this practice sheet, you will learn about the features of fiction and practice identifying them in different texts.
What is Fiction?
Fiction is a type of literature that tells stories that are not true. It is often written in a narrative style, with characters, a setting, and a plot. Fiction can be divided into different genres, such as science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, and more. Each genre has its own unique features and elements.
Identifying Fiction
To identify fiction, you should look for certain elements in the text. These elements include characters, setting, plot, and conflict.
- Characters are the people or creatures in the story. They can be real or imaginary.
- Setting is the time and place in which the story takes place.
- Plot is the sequence of events that make up the story.
- Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in the story.
When you read a piece of fiction, you should look for these elements to help you identify it as fiction.
Practice
- Read the following passage and identify the elements of fiction.
It was a dark and stormy night. The wind howled and the trees swayed in the gusts. Suddenly, a figure appeared in the shadows. It was a tall, hooded figure with a menacing air. He stepped out of the shadows and into the light, revealing his face. It was the villain, the one who had been terrorizing the town for weeks.
- Characters: The villain, townspeople
- Setting: A dark and stormy night
- Plot: The villain appears and has been terrorizing the town
- Conflict: The townspeople vs. the villain
- Read the following passage and identify the elements of fiction.
The sun was setting in the small town of Oakville. The sky was painted with a beautiful array of colors. Everyone was getting ready for the annual festival. The townspeople gathered in the square to celebrate, dancing and singing in the twilight.
- Characters: Townspeople
- Setting: Small town of Oakville
- Plot: Townspeople gather for the annual festival
- Conflict: None