Narrative Writing Vocabulary Test

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Character: a person or animal in a story

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a person or animal that takes part in the action in a story

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Conflict in literature

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Struggle between opposing forces in a story.

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Theme

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Message or lesson about life or human nature in a story.

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Setting: the time and place of a story.

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the time and place of a story (when and where)

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Plot: sequence of events in a story; exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

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the sequence of events in a story; exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

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Exposition: conflict, setting, and characters introduced (1st stage of plot)

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the conflict, setting, and characters are introduced (the first stage of the plot)

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Climax

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Turning point where the character faces the conflict (3rd stage of plot).

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Rising action:

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Events that complicate the plot and lead to the climax (2nd stage).

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Resolution (conclusion)

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The story ends, revealing the resolution to the conflict and the fate of the characters (fifth stage of plot).

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Falling action:

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Series of events where the character deals with the consequences of the climax (fourth stage of plot).