Narrative Elements Review

Writing that tells a story is called _____

• plot

• exposition

• antagonist

• narrative

ANY people, animals or creatures that take part in a story are ____________.

• protagonist

• characters

• conflict

• theme

The MAIN character in a story is the ___________________.

• antagonist

• protagonist

• minor character

• theme

The character or force who CAUSES a problem in a story is _________.

• character

• minor character

• protagonist

• antagonist

The less important characters are called _______.

• minor characters

• setting

• plot

• protagonist

The main message or life lesson of a story is called_______,

• plot

• setting

• theme

• falling action

The sequence of events in a story is the _______________.

• theme

• setting

• plot

• conflict

The problem or struggle between two opposing forces is ______.

• conflict

• falling action

• theme

• setting

This shows how the conflict becomes MORE DIFFICULT. It builds suspense.

• exposition

• rising action

• falling action

• resolution

The BEGINNING of a story where the characters, setting and conflict are introduced is ______________.

• resolution

• exposition

• climax

• falling action