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'''Fiction''' is an imaginative form of [[narrative]], one of the four basic [[Rhetoric|rhetorical]] modes. Although the word ''fiction'' is derived from the [[Latin]] ''fingo, fingere, finxi, fictum'', "to form, create", works of fiction need not be entirely [[Imagination|imaginary]] and may include real people, places, and events. Fiction may be written or oral or may be presented as a [[film]] or in theater or on radio or television. Although not all fiction is necessarily artistic, fiction is largely perceived as a form of [[art]] or entertainment. The ability to create fiction and other artistic works is considered to be a fundamental aspect of human [[culture]], one of the defining characteristics of [[humanity]].

'''Fiction''' is an imaginative form of [[narrative]], one of the four basic [[Rhetoric|rhetorical]] modes. Although the word ''fiction'' is derived from the [[Latin]] ''fingo, fingere, finxi, fictum'', "to form, create", works of fiction need not be entirely [[Imagination|imaginary]] and may include real people, places, and events. Fiction may be written or oral or may be presented as a [[film]] or in theater or on radio or television. Although not all fiction is necessarily artistic, fiction is largely perceived as a form of [[art]] or entertainment. The ability to create fiction and other artistic works is considered to be a fundamental aspect of human [[culture]], one of the defining characteristics of [[humanity]].

==Elements of fiction==

==Elements of fiction==

* " . . . I think point of view is one of the most fundamental elements of the fiction-writing craft . . ."  

* " . . . I think point of view is one of the most fundamental elements of the fiction-writing craft . . ."  

As stated by Janet Evanovich, "Effective writing requires an understanding of the fundamental elements of storytelling, such as point of view, dialogue, and setting."  The debate continues as to the number and composition of the fundamental elements of fiction. [http://www.helium.com/tm/197298/fifth-element-other-stuff]  

As stated by Janet Evanovich, "Effective writing requires an understanding of the fundamental elements of storytelling, such as point of view, dialogue, and setting."  The debate continues as to the number and composition of the fundamental elements of fiction. [https://www.helium.com/tm/197298/fifth-element-other-stuff]  

[[Category: Languages and Literature]]

[[Category: Languages and Literature]]