Narrative Writing Vocabulary

Front

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

Back

Narrative

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

Combining distinct parts to form a whole essay

Back

Composition

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

Background info on characters and setting at story's start

Back

Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

One who tells a story

Back

Narrator

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

Beginning, middle, and end — retelling events in order.

Back

Event sequence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

Events that build tension in a story leading to the climax.

Back

Rising actions

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Problem of the story involving the protagonist, can be internal or external.

Back

Conflict

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Dramatic turning point when conflict resolves

Back

Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Events in a story after the climax leading to resolution

Back

Falling actions

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Conclusion of a story resolving conflict and tying up loose ends.

Back

Resolution

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C