Narrative Writing

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What is the Setup in narrative writing?

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The Setup is the world in which the protagonist exists prior to the journey.

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What is the Climax in narrative writing?

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The Climax is the point of highest tension and the major decisive turning point in the story.

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What is the Resolution in narrative writing?

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The Resolution is the conflict's conclusion, where the protagonist overcomes, accepts, or is defeated by the conflict.

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What is the Theme of a story?

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The Theme is what the story is really about; it reflects the storyteller's or author's personal opinion on the subject matter.

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What is Rising Tension in narrative writing?

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Rising Tension is the series of obstacles the protagonist must overcome, with each obstacle being more difficult and with higher stakes than the previous one.

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What is a Protagonist?

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The Protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and conflicts.

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What is Antagonist?

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The Antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

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What is a Narrative Arc?

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A Narrative Arc is the structure of a story, typically including the Setup, Rising Tension, Climax, and Resolution.

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What is a Conflict in narrative writing?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.

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What is a Setting in a story?

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The Setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.