Narrative Elements

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, who may be a hero or a villain.

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Can a protagonist be a 'bad guy'?

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Yes, a protagonist can be a character who exhibits villainous traits.

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What are external character traits?

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Physical characteristics and observable behaviors of a character.

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What are internal character traits?

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The psychological and emotional attributes of a character, such as thoughts and feelings.

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What is a character in narrative writing?

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The individuals or creatures that drive the story forward.

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What is the significance of a character's traits in a story?

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They help to develop the plot and influence the character's actions and decisions.

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What is point of view (POV) in narrative writing?

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The perspective from which the story is told.

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What is first person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the story is told from the viewpoint of a character using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is third person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the story is told from an outside perspective using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?

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First person uses 'I' and provides personal insight, while third person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and offers a more objective view.