Narrative Writing

What is narrative writing?

• a story

• a biography

• a research project

• an encyclopedia

A sequence of events in the story is called the ….

• character

• setting

• conflict

• plot

A person, an animal, or object that takes part in the action of a narrative is a ….

• character

• conflict

• setting

• plot

The time and location in which a story takes place is the ....

• plot

• conflict

• setting

• sequence

The end of the story; brings the story to a satisfactory close.

• Orientation

• Complication

• Resolution

• Reorientation

A closing remark that consists of a moral lesson, advice or teaching from the writer is called ...

• Orientation

• Complication

• Resolution

• Reorientation

Opening of the story; author describes the setting, gives background info & introduces characters.

• Orientation

• Complication

• Resolution

• Reorientation

Select the word that correctly defines each story element.

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.

Select the word that correctly defines each story element.

The protagonist of a story is...

• where the story happens.

• the main character.

• the orientation

• the resolution.

Select the word that correctly defines each story element.

The antagonist of a story is...

• the message or moral.

• The character who creates obstacles for the protagonist

• the time period of the story.

• the most exciting part.