Outline of fiction
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to fiction:
Fiction – any form of narrative which deals, in part or in whole, with events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary and invented by its author(s). Although fiction often describes a major branch of literary work, it is also applied to theatrical, cinematic, documental, and musical work. In contrast to this is non-fiction, which deals exclusively in factual events (e.g.: biographies, histories). Semi-fiction is fiction implementing a great deal of non-fiction,[1] e.g. a fictional description based on a true story.
Elements of fiction
Character
- Fictional character –
- Protagonist – main character around whom the events of the narrative's plot revolve and with whom the audience is intended to share the most empathy.
- Antagonist – character, group of characters, or an institution, who oppose the main character.
Plot
Setting
Theme
Style
Genres of fiction
Genres based on age of reader
Genres based on subject matter
Main article:
Genre fiction
Genres based on form
Genres based on the length of the work
- Flash fiction - A work of fewer than 2,000 words. (1,000 by some definitions) (around 5 pages)
- Short story - A work of at least 2,000 words but under 7,500 words. (between about 10 and 40 pages)
- Novelette - A work of at least 7,500 words but under 17,500 words. (40-90 pages)
- Novella - A work of at least 17,500 words but under 60,000 words. (90-300 pages)
- Novel - A work of 60,000 words or more. (about 300+ pages)
- Epic - A work of 200,000 words or more. (about 1000+ pages)[6][7]
Fictional elements
- Category:Lists of fictional things
- All pages beginning with "List of fiction(al)..."
- All pages beginning with "Lists of fiction(al)..."
History of fiction
By content
By form
By length
Uses of fiction
Authors of fiction
Fantasy fiction authors
Horror fiction authors
Science fiction authors
Comic authors
See also
External links
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