Narrative Writing

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

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character

Front

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

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transition words

Front

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

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Exposition

Front

______________ is what the story is really about. It is the storyteller's/author's personal opinion on the subject matter.

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Theme

Front

In writing, what is 'tone'?

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The attitude a writer takes toward the reader, a subject, or a character.

Front

The main problem or struggle in a story is known as ______.

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conflict

Front

The time and place in which a story occurs is called the ______.

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setting

Front

The sequence of events in a story is referred to as the ______.

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plot

Front

The lesson or moral of the story is known as the ______.

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theme

Front

The perspective from which a story is told is called the ______.

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point of view