Narrative elements review

Front

What is the way in which an author reveals the personality of a character?

Back

Characterization

Front

What is it called when the author literally tells the reader the personality of the character?

Back

Direct characterization

Front

What is a big idea or message the author explores through their story?

Back

Theme

Front

What type of writing tells a story?

Back

Narrative writing

Front

What point of view is used when the story is told through a character who is taking part in the story (uses the 'I' voice)?

Back

First person point of view

Front

What is the term for the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the term for a character or force that opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist