Narrative/Literary Elements

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What is a synonym for narrative?

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A story.

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What type of narrator can see and describe every character's thoughts?

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Third person omniscient.

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What narrative element refers to who or what the story is about?

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Characters.

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What does 'sequence of events' mean?

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Putting events in a story in order as they happen.

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What are some clue words for sequencing?

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First, next, then, finally.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The main idea or underlying message of a story.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure that takes part in the action of a story.

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What is the difference between first person and third person narration?

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First person uses 'I' or 'we', while third person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is a plot in a narrative?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.