Narrative Techniques Flashcard

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What is a narrative?

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

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What are the three main parts of a narrative story?

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Beginning, Middle, End.

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What is the purpose of the 'setting' in a narrative?

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The setting establishes the time and place where the story occurs.

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What does 'character' refer to in a narrative?

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

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What is a 'problem' in a narrative?

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The issue or conflict that propels the story forward.

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What is a 'solution' in narrative writing?

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How the characters ultimately succeed or fail in getting what they want.

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What is the 'climax' of a narrative?

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The part of the story with the highest tension or drama.

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What is the 'resolution' in a narrative?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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What is 'theme' in a narrative?

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The underlying message or main idea of the story.

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What is 'point of view' in narrative writing?

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The perspective from which the story is told (e.g., first-person, third-person).