Narrative Writing Components

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Primary purpose of a setting in a narrative?

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Describes the time and place of the story.

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Protagonist in a narrative

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The main character around whom the story revolves.

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Climax of a story?

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The highest point of tension or conflict in the story.

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Component of narrative writing involving struggles between opposing forces.

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Conflict

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Role of resolution in a narrative?

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Resolves conflict and ties up loose ends.

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Types of conflict in narrative writing: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Technology, NOT Man vs. Dialogue.

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Man vs. Dialogue

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Significance of theme in narrative writing?

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Underlying message or insight the writer conveys.

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Function of dialogue in a narrative?

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Reveals character traits & advances the plot.

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Dynamic character:

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Undergoes significant internal change.

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Purpose of a narrative hook?

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To grab the reader's attention at the beginning of the story.