Parts of a Narrative
Learning Goal We will discuss the parts of a narrative so that we can understand how they’re structured. We’ll know we’ve got it when we can correctly identify the parts of a narrative in a story.
What is a plot? Give an example of a popular story’s plot. What is a setting? Give an example of a popular story’s setting. What is conflict? Give an example of a popular story’s conflict.
Parts of a Narrative Exposition
Exposition Events before the plot is set in motion Characters and setting are introduced Ends when the conflict begins
Parts of a Narrative Inciting Incident Exposition
Inciting Incident When the conflict is introduced Sets the plot in motion
Parts of a Narrative Rising Action Inciting Incident Exposition
Rising Action Events leading up to the climax Building up tension
Parts of a Narrative Climax Rising Action Inciting Incident Exposition
Climax The turning point of the story The conflict can be addressed/confronted The main character may learn something new A change takes place
Parts of a Narrative Climax Rising Action Falling Action Inciting Incident Exposition
Falling Action Events after the climax Leads towards the resolution
Parts of a Narrative Climax Rising Action Falling Action Moment of Final Suspense Inciting Incident Exposition
Moment of Final Suspense The main character is tested one last time Not every story has this May be the most exciting moment
Parts of a Narrative Climax Rising Action Falling Action Moment of Final Suspense Inciting Incident Resolution Exposition
Resolution Events after the conflict is resolved How the story ends
Identifying Parts of a Narrative Read through the entire text Each group will be assigned a part of the narrative to explain and identify using example(s) from the text Tips for Identifying the Parts of a Narrative Find the climax Separate the events on either side Watch for a shift in mood Good to bad Bad to good