Narrative Fiction Terms Flashcards

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Character

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A person or being in a narrative.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces.

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Climax

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The point of highest tension or drama in a narrative.

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Exposition

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The beginning of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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Rising Action

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The series of events that build up to the climax, creating suspense and interest.

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Falling Action

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The events that occur after the climax, leading to the resolution.

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Resolution

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The end of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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Point of View

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The perspective from which a story is told.