Elements of Narrative Writing

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What is the main purpose of narrative writing?

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To tell a story that engages the reader through characters, plot, and setting.

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What are the three main points of view in narrative writing?

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First person, second person, and third person.

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What pronouns are commonly used in first person point of view?

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I, me, we, us.

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What is a character in a narrative?

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A person or creature in the story that helps develop the plot.

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What is a protagonist?

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The hero or main character of the story.

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What is the antagonist in a narrative?

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The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is plot in narrative writing?

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The sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is a theme in a narrative?

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The underlying message or main idea of the story.

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What is sensory language?

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Describing what something looks, smells, sounds, tastes, or feels like.