Narrative Elements

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What is the term for the events leading up to the climax in a story?

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Rising Action

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What are external character traits?

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Physical characteristics and observable behaviors of a character.

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What does the setting of a story include?

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The time, place, and general environment in which the story occurs.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or most intense moment in the story.

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What is dialogue in literature?

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The spoken exchanges between characters in a story.

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What is the purpose of the exposition in a narrative?

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To introduce the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message of a story.

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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 a narrative arc?

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The structure of a story that outlines the progression of events.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.