Narrative Terms Review

The central message or lesson within a story or passage; it can also be an argument the author wants to convey.

• theme

• plot

• setting

• character

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

An abstract noun at the heart of the message of the story.

• universal idea

• character arc

• plot twist

• setting

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Descriptive language which conveys an image or appeals to the other senses.

• imagery

• foreshadowing

• alliteration

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

The beginning of a story which establishes the setting, character, and mood.

• exposition

• climax

• resolution

• conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

The time and place for the events in a story.

• setting

• plot

• theme

• character

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

The place in the story where the conflict is introduced and the suspense builds.

• rising action

• resolution

• exposition

• climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The main problem in the story.

• conflict

• setting

• theme

• resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

The turning point in the story.

• climax

• exposition

• resolution

• rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The events directly after the turning point.

• falling action

• exposition

• climax

• resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Conclusion of the story; it wraps up loose ends.

• resolution

• exposition

• climax

• conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9