Narrative Elements Review

This is the part of the story where the excitement builds as events unfold. The reader will want to know what happens next as the character tries to solve his or her problem.

This is the most exciting part of the story! It is the turning point where the protagonist confronts their problem.

This is when the action starts to settle down.

The character soves his/her problem.

The characters, setting, and conflict are introduced.

Pick two examples of theme.

• Horror

• A good friend is hard to find.

• Be careful what you wish for.

• Fantasy

The statement "respect your elders" is an example of ______.

• Conflict

• Plot

• Exposition

• Theme

The perspective of a story's narrator is the ______.

• Dialogue

• Point of View

• Plot

• Conflict

Which perspective does the following example use?

I put on my coat before walking out the door.

"Bye, Mom!" I yelled.

She replied, "Have fun with your friends!"

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person

Which perspective does the following example use?

Jasmine felt bored, so she decided to watch a video on her phone.

"What are you watching?" her brother asked.

"None of your business!" she replied, as she rolled her eyes.

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person