Narrative Writing

Front

The story's opening or beginning in which the characters, setting, and conflicts are introduced.

Back

exposition

Front

Events that raise suspense and build conflict, leading to the climax:

Back

rising action

Front

The story's turning point where conflict and tension reach a peak: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action

Back

climax

Front

Events that occur after the climax; conflicts begin to be resolved and tensions lessen.

Back

falling action

Front

The end of the story in which conflicts are resolved: rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

Back

resolution

Front

A problem experienced by a character in a story:

Back

conflict

Front

What is the tone of the following text? "I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).

Back

angry

Front

What is the mood of the passage? "She hesitated, listening for sounds of the creature. The forest seemed empty, but she could sense something else out there. Something watching and waiting."

Back

suspenseful

Front

Which word accurately describes the son's tone in the following dialogue?

Father: We are going to Disney World!

Son: Yay!!!!

Options:

Irritated

,

annoyed

,

excited

,

uninterested

Back

excited

Front

In what tone did the Gators's reply after the coach asked if everyone was ready for their first football game?

Back

enthusiastic