Narrative Writing

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What is the climax in a narrative?

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

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What drives the story and creates tension?

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Conflict drives the story and builds suspense.

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Who is the antagonist in a narrative?

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The antagonist is the person, place, thing, or situation that stands between the main character and their ultimate goal.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character of the story who has a clear goal to accomplish or a conflict to overcome.

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What are central characters?

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Central characters are important to the development of the story.

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Define setting in narrative writing.

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Setting refers to the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What is a minor character?

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A minor character is a character who plays a smaller role in the story and is not the main focus.

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What is the resolution in a narrative?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is the purpose of dialogue in narrative writing?

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Dialogue is used to reveal character traits, advance the plot, and create tension.