Plot and Narrative Writing

Front

What is the main character of the story called?

Back

Protagonist

Front

True or False: The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.

Back

True

Front

What do we call the part of the story that provides background information about the characters, setting, and situation?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is it called when the reader can see a character's thoughts?

Back

Interior monologue

Front

Which part of the story is known as the rising action?

Back

The events that lead up to the climax of the story.

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The most exciting or intense part of the story.

Front

What is the resolution in a story?

Back

The part where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

Front

What is a narrative?

Back

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

Front

What is dialogue in a story?

Back

The conversation between characters.

Front

What is the setting of a story?

Back

The time and place where the story occurs.