Narrative Elements Flashcard

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a story that can be either fiction (made-up) or nonfiction (based on real events).

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What are the main elements of a plot?

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The main elements of a plot include Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.

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What is the Exposition in a narrative?

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The Exposition is the beginning part of a story where characters, setting, and background information are introduced.

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What is the Rising Action?

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The Rising Action is the series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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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 the Falling Action?

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The Falling Action is the events that occur after the climax, leading towards the resolution.

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What is the Resolution in a narrative?

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The Resolution is the conclusion of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to an end.

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What is a central conflict?

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The central conflict is the main problem or struggle that the main character must face in the story.

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What is an Inciting Incident?

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The Inciting Incident is the event that sets the main conflict into motion, disrupting the status quo.

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What is a character in a narrative?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.