Narrative Elements

The falling action is right after...

• the conflicts and climax and leads to the resolution

• the author describes the setting in in the exposition.

• the character learns of a problem in the rising action.

• the narrator introduces the main character.

The resolution of a story is when...

• the characters are introduced to the reader.

• the setting changes and the story continues.

• the characters have learned a lesson and some of the conflicts are solved

• the narrator is the main character telling the story.

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

• setting

• theme

• exposition

• climax

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

• tone

• perspective

• mood

• dialogue

The central character: person, animal, or object in a narrative in a story. Typically the one the reader "roots" for.

• antagonist

• minor character

• protagonist

• flat character

The character, animal, or object that is opposed to or struggles with the protagonist? (Often the "bad guy")

• antagonist

• minor character

• protagonist

• round character

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

In what part of the plot does the main character need to make a choice?

• resolution

• falling action

• climax

• rising action

is the narrative element that means the main events in a story.

• theme

• plot

• characters

• setting

What is the FIRST part of the plot ?

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• falling action