Narrative Writing

Front

What is the main character of a story who has a clear goal or conflict?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What term describes the attitude a writer takes toward the reader, a subject, or a character?

Back

Tone

Front

What is the term for the conversation between characters in a story?

Back

Dialogue

Front

What literary technique provides the time and place of the story?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the opening of the story that describes the setting, gives background info, and introduces characters?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the term for the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the term for the events that lead to the climax of the story?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the turning point of the story where the main character faces the conflict?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the term for the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the final outcome of the story called?

Back

Resolution