Elements of Fiction Crossword

writing that comes from the author's imagination; can be inspired by real events or completely made up
form of fiction that revolves around a single idea; read in one sitting
form of fiction; longer; more complicated plot
problem between opposing forces in a story
"sets the stage"; background of the story, characters and setting introduced
plot thickens, suspense builds, central conflict unfolds
turning point, suspense reaches a peak, outcome of conflict is decided
sequence of events in a story; author's plan for what happens and to whom
events after the climax; loose ends tied up
conflict is resolved or not
events centered around this character; most important
less important character; helps plot move along
the reason a character does what they do
more permanent qualities; personality
time and place in which the events of a story take place
meaning, moral, message an author wants you to get from story
person, animal, or imaginary creature in a story