Narrative Review

Front

What is the stage of the plot that introduces important background information?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the turning point in a conflict, event, or situation that has been developing throughout the narrative?

Back

Climax

Front

What is a narrative?

Back

A story

Front

What do we call the time and location when a story takes place?

Back

Setting

Front

What are the events that are a direct result of the climax and begin to draw the story to a close?

Back

Falling action

Front

What is the final part of a story where the plot strands are drawn together and matters are resolved?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work?

Back

Theme

Front

What term describes the characters in a story?

Back

Characterization

Front

What is the perspective from which a story is told?

Back

Point of view