Elements of a Story and other Narrative terms

Time and place is known as __________.

• climax

• a neighborhood

• setting

• plot

People, animals, or creatures in the story are ________.

• characters

• heroes

• villains

• protagonists

The hero is also known as_________

• superman

• the antagonist

• protagonist

• a round character

The protagonist is also known as ___________.

• Superman

• The hero

• The villain

• A flat character

The way an author reveals the traits of a character is called____________.

• character traits

• characterization

• STEAL

• plot

When the author specifically tells the reader about a character's traits it is called_______________________

• indirect characterization

• direct characterization

• STEAL

• flat

When the author uses speech, thoughts, effects on others, action and looks to reveal a character's traits, it is called________________________

• indirect characterization

• direct characterization

• STEAL

• Plot

Choose DIRECT OR INDIRECT:

Julie owned many outfits and accessories, and it always took her forever to decide which combination to wear to impress her friends.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Choose DIRECT OR INDIRECT:

She was rich.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Choose DIRECT OR INDIRECT:

When anyone tries to talk to Claira, she rolls her eyes and walks away.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization