1. Unit 1.3 Vocabulary Terms
8/22/2017

2. Narrative
A story about a series of events that includes a character development, plot structure, and theme. A narrative can be a work of fiction or non-fiction.
Examples
Bad Magic
The Name of this Book is Secret
I Am Malala

3. Narrator
A person telling the story and is often the protagonist or the main character of the story.
Examples
Jason Bourne of Bourne Identity
James Bond of James Bond 007

4. Character
The people, objects, and/or animals who are taking part in a story.

5. Characterization
A literary device used to illustrate or explain the details about a character through appearance, speech, action, and/or other’s perception.
Examples
“She scowled at us, frowning a rude and frightening frown.” (You can characterize the mom as being angry.)
“Dr. Warren is the best dentist in the practice.” (You can characterize Dr. Warren as the best dentist.)

6. Plot
A sequence of events in a story. The plot includes exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

7. Theme
The message or life lesson presented in the story regarding a subject. The theme may be presented directly or indirectly within a narrative. Example 1. The theme of “The Three Little Pigs”: When an individual takes his/her time and effort to think through what needs to be done, he/she will achieve success.