Narrative Elements and Structure

Writing that tells a story.

• theme

• first person point of view

• narrative writing

a big idea or message the author explores through their story

• characters

• theme

• Resolution

The story is told through a character who is taking part in the story (uses the “I” voice)

• first person point of view

• Third Person Point of View

• Plot

The people or animals, or other beings in a story.

• characters

• Rising Action

• Plot

The ending of the story. Loose ends are tied up, conflicts resolved.

• antagonist

• Resolution

• rising action

The story is told through the eyes of an “all-knowing” narrator who knows all the facts

• narrative writing

• first person point of view

• Third Person Point of View

The events which follow the climax. Presents the after-effects of the climax.

• Falling Action

• rising action

• exposition

The overall feeling or atmosphere the writer creates

• mood

• antagonist

• direct characterization

The moment of most intense interest where the central conflict is resolved.

• characters

• setting

• climax

The way in which an author reveals the personality of a character.

• conflict

• plot

• characterization