Narrative Elements

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What is a character in narrative writing?

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The people or creatures in the story that help the story develop.

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What is dialogue in a narrative?

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The spoken exchanges between characters in a story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or most intense moment in the story.

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What is rising action in a narrative?

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The series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time, place, and general environment in which the story occurs.

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What is exposition in narrative writing?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What is falling action in a narrative?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is resolution in a story?

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The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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What is conflict in narrative writing?

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The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What are external character traits?

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The observable characteristics of a character, such as appearance and behavior.