Why do so many people love to read novels? What are the elements of fiction that create a good read? How do writers construct great novels?

You will enjoy your reading of To Kill a Mockingbird even more if you can understand and appreciate a few elements of fiction writing. The links on this page will further such understanding and enable you to more actively read and enjoy the novel. While the examples given refer to different novels, the elements of fiction as they are explained apply to every novel and short story. [Use the Open and Close buttons and scroll with inner and outer scroll bars as needed.]

     ♦ Plot: Read Elements of Plot Development and What Goes into a Plot [Open][Close]


     ♦ Point of View: Read Exploring Point of View and Types of Point of View [Open][Close]


     ♦ Creating Characters: Read Characters and Learning About Characters [Open][Close]


     ♦ Describing Setting: Read Setting and What Setting Tells Us [Open][Close]


     ♦ Analyzing Theme: Read Theme and Finding the Theme [Open][Close]