Narrative Elements Mini Lesson

What is narrative omniscience?

• A part of the story arc

• The degree to which the narrator knows and conveys a character's thoughts, feelings, or internal emotions and conflicts

• The point of view from which a story is narrated

• The degree to which a reader can predict the outcome of the story

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Which of the following is an example of first person point of view?

• "As Harry squelched along the deserted corridor, he came across somebody who looked just as preoccupied as he was."

• "Select your player. Your player should honorably serve as a representative of your faction."

• "Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show."

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Where in the story does the resolution occur?

• As the story approaches the climax

• In the beginning

• Before the climax

• After the falling action

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What is exposition?

• The turning point or central event of a story when all action comes to a head

• The information presented at the beginning of a story to give readers insight into characters and setting

• The event that reveals the main conflict in the story

• The part of the story that occurs after the climax, leading to the resolution

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Which is an example of external conflict?

• Harry Potter battling Voldemort

• Harry Potter struggling with the Slytherin aspects of his personality

• Will Smith fighting aliens in Men in Black

• Katniss's desire and need to compete to stay alive conflicting with her love for Peeta in The Hunger Games

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Which would be an example of direct characterization?

• "She slammed open the door, stomped across the room, and threw her things in the corner abruptly."

• "He saw the homeless man on the street and, stopping for a moment, rummaged in his pocket and found his last $5 to give."

• "Mrs. Kirkland was furious."

• "Red in the face, she rushed into the classroom, tripping over her own feet and finally found her seat."

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Which would be an example of third person narration?

• "Good timing, kitten," Gomez says.

• "I must be gaping at them. "I'm sorry," I say, and flee."

• "When in doubt, you should always avoid checking out a scary noise you hear at night."

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Which of the following is NOT an example of external conflict?

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Self

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What is an antagonist?

• The main character of the story

• The person or entity against whom the main character of the story is opposed

• The person who is aligned with the main character of the story

• A character who supports another character

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Which is an example of an antagonist?

• Hansel to Gretel

• Timon to Pumbaa

• Scar to Simba

• Hermione Granger to Harry Potter

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