Narrative Review

What is the conflict of a story?

• the problem faced by the main character

• the ending of the story

• the climax of the story

• the beginning of the story

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Not always happy, but it does complete the story. It can leave the reader with questions, answers, frustration, or satisfaction.

• Exposition

• Climax

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The most exciting point of the story, and is a turning point for the plot or goals of the main character

• Characters

• Conflict

• Climax

• Conclusion

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

All of the events that lead to the eventual climax, including character development and events that create suspense.

• Exposition

• Climax

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Everything that happens as a result of the climax, including wrapping up of plot points, questions being answers, and character development.

• Falling Action

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Resolution

• Climax

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

“Once upon a time, there were three bears. There was a Daddy Bear, who was very big, a Mama Bear, who was middle-sized, and a Baby Bear, who was very small. They all lived together in a little cottage in the middle of the woods."

This is an example of . . .

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Climax

• Resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

While they were away a girl came passed the cottage, her hair was golden and her name was Goldilocks. She was hungry and when she smelt the porridge she thought, “That smells good.” She looked through the window and saw the porridge on the table. “Perhaps I can help myself to some,” she thought. And so she opened the cottage door and sneaked in. “Hello,” she called, “Anyone in?” But there was no one home.

This is an example of . . .

• Rising Action

• Exposition

• Falling Action

• Resolution

• Climax

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Name the type of conflict:

David knew his friend was the one who had pulled the fire alarm, but he didn’t know if he should tell on him or keep it a secret.

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Name the type of conflict:

The three pigs were running from the big bad wolf who wanted to eat them.

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Name the type of conflict:

Captain America and Black Widow refused to sign the Sokovia Accords. They went on the run, hiding from every country who signed the Accord.

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3