Narrative Writing Review

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What is the resolution of a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story that neatly ties up all the elements, bringing the story to a satisfactory close.

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What is an example of an external conflict?

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An external conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as man vs. nature, man vs. technology, or man vs. supernatural. An example of an internal conflict is man vs. self.

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What is the purpose of narrative writing?

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The purpose of narrative writing is to tell a story.

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What is a sensory detail?

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A sensory detail is a description that appeals to the senses, such as sight, sound, taste, touch, or smell. For example, 'Rattling thunder and lightning flashes' is a sensory detail.

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What are the main components of a narrative structure?

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The main components of a narrative structure include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What is falling action in a narrative?

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Falling action is the part of the story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution.

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What is the exposition of a story?

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The exposition is the introduction of the story, where characters, setting, and background information are presented.

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What does 'man vs. nature' conflict mean?

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'Man vs. nature' conflict refers to a struggle between a character and natural forces, such as storms, animals, or disease.

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What does 'man vs. technology' conflict mean?

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'Man vs. technology' conflict refers to a struggle between a character and technological forces, such as machines or artificial intelligence.