Narrative Elements and Techniques

The plot of a story is

• The people in the story
• The time and place of the story
• The problem in the story
• The sequence of events in the story

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Select the word that correctly defines each story element.

The introduction, or exposition, of a short story is also its...

• character.

• beginning.

• resolution.

• main message

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The problems, worries, and tensions between characters, situations, and the environment is known as the:

• setting

• conflicts

• dialogue

• resolution

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The time period, location, and weather in a narrative are all details describing the:

• setting

• theme

• exposition

• climax

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In a narrative or play, when two characters have a conversation it is known as_________?

• tone

• perspective

• mood

• dialogue

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We get to know the main characters through the author's descriptions. Characterization techniques include: (check all that apply).

• appearance

• thoughts and spoken words (dialogue)

• actions

• setting

• other character reactions to him/her

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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What word below defines descriptive words that appeal to the senses?

• Dialogue

• Alliteration

• Dialect

• Imagery

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Characterization

• A contradiction or dilema.

• The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

• Sounds written into words.

• Placing two elements side by side to present a comparison or contrast.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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My emotions, My feelings from reading the passage

• focus
• literary elemenets
• mood
• resolution

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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Which of the following is an example of first person point of view?

• "As Harry squelched along the deserted corridor, he came across somebody who looked just as preoccupied as he was."

• "Select your player. Your player should honorably serve as a representative of your faction."

• "Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show."

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