Vocabulary for Analyzing Narratives

Front

What is the part of the plot where the setting is revealed?

Back

exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is it called when two characters have a conversation in a narrative or play?

Back

dialogue

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What can you infer about a character from reading about his/her thoughts?

Back

You can understand how he/she is feeling.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the sequence of events found in a novel or story called?

Back

plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Which theme statement is written the best?

Back

Courage is important when expressing one's viewpoint.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the definition of 'theme' in a narrative?

Back

The central idea or underlying message of a story.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the purpose of the exposition in a narrative?

Back

To introduce the characters, setting, and basic situation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is the difference between 'internal conflict' and 'external conflict'?

Back

Internal conflict is a struggle within a character, while external conflict is a struggle between a character and outside forces.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does 'characterization' refer to in a narrative?

Back

The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is a 'climax' in a story?

Back

The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C