Narrative Writing

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What is a narrative?

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A story.

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What is conflict in a narrative?

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The struggle between opposing forces; the problem handled by the main character.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place in which a story happens.

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What is dialogue?

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The conversation between characters.

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What is resolution in a narrative?

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The end of the story; brings the story to a satisfactory close.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What is exposition in a narrative?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What is rising action?

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The series of events that create suspense and lead to the climax.

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What is a protagonist?

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

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.