Narrative Elements

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What is the setting of a story?

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

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True or False: The protagonist can be a 'bad guy'.

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True

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What are characters in a narrative?

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Characters are the people or creatures in the story that help the story develop.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point or the most intense moment in the story.

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What is dialogue in a narrative?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters in a story.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the story conveys.

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What is conflict in a narrative?

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

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What is exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What is falling action in a narrative?

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Falling action is the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.