Narrative Writing

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What is plot?

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The series of related events that make up a story, its underlying structure.

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What are transition words?

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Connecting words or phrases that enable writing to flow smoothly from one idea to the next.

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What is theme in narrative writing?

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Theme is what the story is really about; it reflects the storyteller's or author's personal opinion on the subject matter.

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What is dialogue?

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The conversation between characters.

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What is rising action?

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The part of the story where the author describes the conflict or problem the characters must face; tensions rise.

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What is climax?

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The turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What is falling action?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.

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What is conflict in a narrative?

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A struggle or clash between two opposing characters, forces, or emotions.

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What is a character in narrative writing?

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One who tells, or narrates, a story, or a person in the story.

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What is setting?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.