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Story Elements- Narrative Text

Narrative Also known as “fiction” Fiction is writing that is not true. A narrative is a story with a beginning, middle, and end.

Plot sequence (or order) of events in a story. 1 2 3

Setting Time and/or place of a story.

Characters People, animals, or creatures involved in the story.

Conflict the problem that needs to be solved in a story

Rising Action the events that lead to the climax, and can create suspense.

Climax the most intense part of the story, or a major turning point in a story

Falling Action Set of actions and events bringing the story to an end.

Resolution Also known as the conclusion The conclusion, end result, or outcome of the story.

Theme The "big picture" or the lesson / moral of the story. Big Idea!!

Parts of Fiction / Narrative Part II

Narrator This is the person telling the story in a narrative or short story

Point of View The vantage point or direction from which a story is told. Two main types: First Person Third Person

First Person Point of View The narrator is an actual character in the story.

Third Person Point of View The narrator is someone outside of the story (not a character in the story).

Dynamic Character A character in the story who goes through a permanent change in outlook or personality during the story.

Protagonist The central character The action usually revolves around this character, who is greatly involved in the main conflict.

Antagonist A person or force that opposes the protagonist (central character) in a story.

Thesis Statement A statement used in writing to: Open or introduce Provide the main idea Serve as a focus

Figurative Language Simile Metaphor Language used to enhance description Not meant to be taken literally Can also include Figures of Speech Simile Metaphor

Simile Figurative language, using like or as to compare two things Example: I am as hungry as a horse!

Metaphor Figurative language Compares two things, without use of like or as. States that one thing is another thing. Example: The girl was a beautiful butterfly, dancing across the stage.

Allusion Literary device The writer or speaker refers to a person, event or thing in history or to a work of art or literature

Foreshadowing The use of hints or clues in a story to suggest what action is to come

Flashback A scene that interrupts the events in a story to tell what has happened in the past.

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