Narrative Elements Flashcard

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What is the main purpose of the setting in a narrative story?

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To describe the time and place of the story.

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What is the overall lesson or message of a story known as?

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Theme.

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Which element refers to the problem or struggle between opposing forces in a narrative story?

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Conflict.

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What is the definition of the term 'antagonist' in a narrative story?

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The character who opposes the main character.

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In which point of view does the narrator know the thoughts and feelings of all characters?

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Third person omniscient.

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

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Protagonist.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What does 'rising action' refer to in a narrative?

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The series of events that lead up to the climax.

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What is the 'resolution' in a narrative?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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What is 'mood' in a narrative?

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The emotional atmosphere of the story.