Narrative Language Vocabulary

Front

The author shows what a character is like through their actions, thoughts, and words instead of directly telling you.

Back

Characterization

Front

The story takes place in a snowy mountain village during winter, which helps the reader picture where and when events happen.

Back

Setting

Front

A story begins with a problem, events happen in order, and the story moves from beginning to end.

Back

Plot

Front

The problem starts to grow, tension increases, and events begin to build toward something important.

Back

Rising Action

Front

This is the most exciting or important moment in the story when the main problem is finally faced.

Back

Climax

Front

After the big moment, events begin to calm down and the problem starts to be solved.

Back

Falling Action

Front

The story comes to an end and loose ends are tied up so the reader knows what happens next.

Back

Resolution

Front

This is the voice telling the story and sharing the events with the reader.

Back

Narrator

Front

The author’s message or lesson about life that the reader learns from the story.

Back

Theme

Front

Characters speak to each other using quotation marks, helping move the story forward and reveal personality.

Back

Dialogue