Narrative Writing Vocabulary Test

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Point of View (POV)

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The perspective from which a story is told (who is telling the story and from where?)

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Character

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

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Myth

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A traditional story about gods, ancestors, or heroes, told to explain the natural world or the customs and beliefs of a society.

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Conflict

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The struggle or problem between opposing forces or characters in a story.

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Theme

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The message or lesson about life or human nature in a story.

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Setting

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The time and place of a story (when and where).

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story; exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

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Protagonist

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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Antagonist

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A character or force in conflict with the protagonist.

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Dialogue

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Conversation between two or more characters.