Narrative Story Map Elements

hook

• A type of fishing equipment used to catch fish.

• A literary device used at the beginning of a story to grab the reader's attention and encourage them to keep reading.

• A physical object used to hang items on a wall.

• A term used in music to describe a catchy melody.

climax

• The point in a story where the main conflict is resolved.

• The most intense or exciting part of a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

• The introduction of characters and setting in a story.

• The conclusion or resolution of a story.

resolution

• Resolution is the part of a story where the problem is solved, and the story comes to a conclusion.

• Resolution refers to the introduction of characters and setting in a story.

• Resolution is the climax of the story where the tension is at its highest.

• Resolution is the part of the story that provides background information.

character

• A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story.

• A character is a type of plot twist in a narrative.

• A character is the main theme of a story.

• A character is a setting in which the story takes place.

personal narrative

• A story that tells about events from the author's own life.

• A fictional tale created for entertainment.

• A biography written by someone else.

• A poem that expresses personal feelings.

symbolism

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in a story.

• A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds.

• A technique used to create vivid imagery through descriptive language.

• A method of storytelling that focuses on character development.

setting

• The main character of a story

• The time and place where a story occurs.

• The conflict that drives the plot

• The moral lesson of the story.

falling action

• The events that occur before the climax of a story.

• The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

• The introduction of characters and setting in a story.

• The final outcome of the story's conflict.

theme

• Theme is the central idea or message that a story conveys.

• Theme refers to the time and place in which a story occurs.

• Theme is the sequence of events that make up a story.

• Theme is the emotional response of the characters in a story.

conflict

• Conflict is the struggle or problem that characters face in a story.

• Conflict is the resolution of a story's main problem.

• Conflict is the setting where the story takes place.

• Conflict is the main character's journey throughout the story.