Elements of Narrative Writing

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What is a protagonist?

Back

The hero/main character of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is dialogue in narrative writing?

Back

Dialogue is the spoken exchanges between characters in a story.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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How would you define the plot of a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that happen in the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What does the term 'setting' refer to in narrative writing?

Back

The setting refers to the place, time period, and duration of a story.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is a narrative transition?

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A narrative transition consists of words or phrases that link actions and events and show time passing.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

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What is the role of a narrator in a story?

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The narrator is the person or character who tells the story.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What are the main elements of narrative writing?

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The main elements include characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

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What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

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What is conflict in narrative writing?

Back

Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

Front

What is the theme of a story?

Back

The theme is the central idea or message conveyed by the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2