Elements of a Narrative

Narrative Elements in “How I Learned English”

I can understand elements of narrative poetry

Multiple Choice

Define the Word:

setting

• a poem that tells a story

• vivid language that appeals to the senses

• the time period, place, and social environment in which

  the events of a text are located

Multiple Choice

Define the Word:

imagery

• a poem that tells a story

• vivid language that appeals to the senses

• the time period, place, and social environment in which

  the events of a text are located

Multiple Choice

Define the Word:

narrative poem

• a poem that tells a story

• vivid language that appeals to the senses

• the time period, place, and social environment in which

  the events of a text are located

Multiple Choice

Define the word:

plot

• the events and motivations that structure a story

• to form a mental image of something

• a person who appears in a narrative

• the conclusion or outcome of a plot’s conflicts

Multiple Choice

Define the word:

resolution

• the events and motivations that structure a story

• to form a mental image of something

• a person who appears in a narrative

• the conclusion or outcome of a plot’s conflicts

Multiple Choice

Define the word:

character

• the events and motivations that structure a story

• to form a mental image of something

• a person who appears in a narrative

• the conclusion or outcome of a plot’s conflicts

Multiple Choice

Define the word:

visualize

• the events and motivations that structure a story

• to form a mental image of something

• a person who appears in a narrative

• the conclusion or outcome of a plot’s conflicts

Open Ended

What was the imagery in this passage?

What did notice or feel after reading it?

Open Ended

How can a poem tell a meaningful story?

Multiple Choice

Which is a synonym for narrative?

• a story

• an essay

• a poem

• an article

Multiple Choice

This diagram represents the beginning, middle, and ending of a story. These are known as the ______________ in a narrative?

• theme

• setting

• characterization

• plot events

Multiple Choice

The plot of a story is

• The people in the story
• The time and place of the story
• The problem in the story
• The sequence of events in the story

Multiple Choice

Select the word that correctly defines each story element.

The introduction, or exposition, of a short story is also its...

• character.

• beginning.

• resolution.

• main message

Multiple Choice

The rising action of a story is

• at the end of the story.

• the events that build tension and suspense.

• the message the author shares with the reader.

• the introduction

Multiple Choice

Select the word that correctly defines each story element.

The climax of the story is when

• the turning point where the characters must face the main problem.

• the way an author creates a character.

• the description of the setting.

• the words the characters say to each other.

Multiple Choice

The problems, worries, and tensions between characters, situations, and the environment is known as the:

• setting

• conflicts

• dialogue

• resolution

Multiple Choice

The falling action is right after...

• the conflicts and climax and leads to the resolution

• the author describes the setting in in the exposition.

• the character learns of a problem in the rising action.

• the narrator introduces the main character.

Multiple Choice

The resolution of a story is when...

• the characters are introduced to the reader.

• the setting changes and the story continues.

• the characters have learned a lesson and some of the conflicts are solved

• the narrator is the main character telling the story.

Multiple Choice

The theme of a story is

• the message or moral the author presents.

• the characters and their relationship.

• another word for setting.

• the words the characters say.

Multiple Choice

The time period, location, and weather in a narrative are all details describing the:

• setting

• theme

• exposition

• climax

Multiple Choice

In a narrative or play, when two characters have a conversation it is known as_________?

• tone

• perspective

• mood

• dialogue

Multiple Choice

The central character: person, animal, or object in a narrative in a story. Typically the one the reader "roots" for.

• antagonist

• minor character

• protagonist

• flat character

Multiple Select

We get to know the main characters through the author's descriptions. Characterization techniques include: (check all that apply).

• appearance

• thoughts and spoken words (dialogue)

• actions

• setting

• other character reactions to him/her

Multiple Select

We get to know the main characters through the author's descriptions. Characterization techniques include: (check all that apply).

• appearance

• thoughts and spoken words (dialogue)

• actions

• setting

• other character reactions to him/her