Narrative Writing Elements

Two characters having a conversation is called

• Tone
• Perspective
• Mood
• Dialogue

The beginning, middle, and end of a story can be outlined, or shown, on a 

• Plot
• Setting
• Character Analysis
• Plot Diagram

The statement, "A good friend is hard to find," is an example of which of the following?

• Setting
• Theme
• Conflict
• Plot

Where and when the story takes place is the ___________

• setting
• point of view
• characters

The view that the story is told from is the __________

• plot
• dialogue
• point of view

What is a narrative?

• a form of writing that gives information
• form of writing which argues a point
• a form of writing that tells a story
• a form of writing that explains a process

Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The conflict of a story is the...

• characters. 
• setting.
• narrator.
• problem the character faces.

The rising action of a story is

• at the end of the story.

• 3 or 4 events that build suspense about the conflict.

• the message the author shares with the reader.

• the characters' dialogue.

Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The climax of the story is when 

• the conflict comes to a turning point and the characters must face the problem.
• the way an author creates a character. 
• the description of the setting. 
• the words the characters say to each other. 

Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The falling action is after...

• the characters face the conflict.
• the author describes the setting. 
• the character learns of a problem.
• the narrator introduces the main character.