NARRATIVE ELEMENTS_CFA2 Van

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What are narrative elements?

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Narrative elements are the components that make up a story, including characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.

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Define 'character' in narrative elements.

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story, who plays a role in the narrative.

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What is the 'setting' of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs, providing context for the events.

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Explain 'plot' in the context of a narrative.

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is 'conflict' in a narrative?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot and creates tension.

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Define 'theme' in narrative elements.

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The theme is the central idea or underlying message of a story, often reflecting on human experiences.

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What is 'point of view' in storytelling?

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Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told, influencing how readers perceive the narrative.

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Differentiate between 'first person' and 'third person' point of view.

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First person uses 'I' or 'we' and is told from the narrator's perspective; third person uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and is told from an outside perspective.

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What is 'foreshadowing'?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device that hints at future events in a story, creating anticipation.

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Define 'flashback' in narrative structure.

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A flashback is a scene that interrupts the chronological order of a story to provide background or context to the current events.