Narrative Story Elements

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a story that tells about events, characters, and experiences.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the central character in a story, often referred to as the 'good guy'.

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What is falling action in a story?

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Falling action refers to the events that occur after the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is rising action?

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Rising action is the stage of the plot where events build up and develop the conflict.

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How does a writer create an effective setting?

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A writer creates an effective setting through imagery, clues, and direct statements of place or time.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What is resolution in a narrative?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.

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What is exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the introduction of background information, including characters, setting, and context.

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What is an antagonist?

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An antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist, often creating conflict.

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What are minor characters?

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Minor characters are characters who play a smaller role in the story and support the main characters.