Essential Elements of a Narrative!

The time and location in which a story takes place.

• Plot
• Setting
• Conflict
• Characterization

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.3D

The underlying message or lesson of a story is called the _________.

• Theme

• Mood

• Plot

• Setting

This is the end of the central conflict of the story.  

• Exposition
• Resolution
• Falling Action
• Rising Action

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The most exciting part of the story is called the ________.

• Setting
• Exposition
• Climax
• Rising Action

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

In what point of view can a narrator can see and describe EVERY characters' thoughts.

• first person

• second person

• third person, limited

• third person, omniscient

I didn't like creeping down the dark alley. From which point of view is this sentence written?

• First person
• Second person
• Third person, omniscient
• Third person, objective

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

"Try multiplying these fractions again," Mrs. Davis said, knowing Ben could do better. Unfortunately, Ben wasn't as confident.

From what point of view is this written?

• First Person

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Omniscient

"His shoes smell bad."

Which of the following sentences best SHOWS your meaning instead of just telling it?

• His shoes smell really terrible.

• I can't stand the smell of his shoes.

• Everyone said his shoes smelled bad.

• His shoes could be used as a lethal weapon.

"I like ice cream."

Which of the following sentences best SHOWS your meaning instead of just telling it?

• The thought of eating ice cream makes me drool.

• I eat ice cream every day.

• I really, really love ice cream.

• Ice cream is my favorite food.

"The band played a good concert."

Which of the following sentences best SHOWS your meaning instead of just telling it?

• I really enjoyed the concert.

• It is my favorite band, I loved seeing them live.

• The concert was so good, and everyone seemed to be having a great time.

• The roar of the audience shook the stadium as they sang along to the lyrics.