Narrative Text Essentials

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Definition

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A story with a sequence of events

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Purpose

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To entertain or inform

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Structure

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Orientation, Complication, Resolution

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Orientation

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Introduction of characters and setting

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Complication

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Problem or conflict arises

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Resolution

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Solution to the problem

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Characters

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People or beings in the story

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Setting

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Time and place of the story

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Plot

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Sequence of events

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Theme

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Underlying message or main idea