Elements of Narrative Writing

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What is a protagonist?

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The hero/main character of the story.

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What is dialogue in narrative writing?

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Dialogue is the spoken exchanges between characters in a story.

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How would you define the plot of a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that happen in the story.

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What does the term 'setting' refer to in narrative writing?

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The setting refers to the place, time period, and duration of a story.

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What is a narrative transition?

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A narrative transition consists of words or phrases that link actions and events and show time passing.

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What is the role of a narrator in a story?

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The narrator is the person or character who tells the story.

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What are the main elements of narrative writing?

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The main elements include characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.

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What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.

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What is conflict in narrative writing?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the central idea or message conveyed by the story.