Realistic Fiction
By Edie and Catherine
Definition
A type of writing in which there are events that could possibly occur in the real world, in a realistic setting, and with characters that might exist, but all from the author's own creation.
Characters and Characteristics
Characteristics
.Centered around events that could happen
.Often take place in modern times(Contemporary)
.Has usual plot elements
Examples of Realistic Fiction Characters
.Greg Heffley, Diary of a Wimpy Kid
.Stanley Yelnats, Holes
.Scarlet O'Hara, Gone with the Wind
Themes!
Three popular realistic fiction themes:
.Friendship/Romance
.Discovering one's self
.Growing Up
Some examples of Realistic Fiction (And the different Themes)
The Fault in our Stars
This is an example of the common theme "Friendship/Romance." In the book Hazel meets a new person who becomes a good friend...
(Contemporary!)
Holes
This is an example of the popular theme "discovering one's self." In Holes Stanley discovers who he really is at Camp Green Lake for juvenile delinquents...
To Kill a Mocking Bird
This is a good example of the "Growing Up" theme. In the book Scout begins to grow up and realizes what that means... Not contemporary!