Narrative Vocabulary

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The narrator is...

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Who is telling the story.

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The tone and mood of a story is...

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The author's attitude towards characters and events; feeling or atmosphere of a scene.

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The conflict of a story is...

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The problem that a character faces or a struggle a character needs to overcome.

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1st person point of view...

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Is where the story is being told through the eyes of the main character (I, me, we, us).

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Imagery is...

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Words that describe how something looks, smells, sounds, tastes, or feels.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The central message or idea that the author wants to convey.

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What does setting refer to in a narrative?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What does 'plot' mean in a narrative?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.