Elements of a Narrative

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What is fiction?

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Writing that is made up by the author.

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What is chronological order?

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A method of storytelling that follows the order of events.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The where and when a story takes place.

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What is another word for problem in a story?

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Conflict.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The underlying message of the story.

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What is a character in a narrative?

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A person, animal, or being that plays a role in the story.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What does point of view mean in a narrative?

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The perspective from which the story is told.

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What is a narrative?

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

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What is the mood of a story?

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The emotional atmosphere that the author creates for the reader.