Introduction to Narrative Writing

What is the main purpose of narrative writing?

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To tell a story

• To describe a process

Which statement is true about narrative writing?

• It must always be a true story

• It must always be an imagined story

• It can be either real or imagined

• It only includes non-fiction

Which of the following is NOT a basic element of a plot in narrative writing?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Character Development

What is the author's main purpose when writing a narrative?

• To teach a lesson

• To entertain the reader

• To provide instructions

• To argue a point

What type of narrative involves a writer sharing a true story from their own life?

• Fictional

• Biographical

• Personal

• Historical

A narrative where the writer shares a true story from another person's life is called what?

• Autobiographical

• Fictional

• Personal

• Biographical

Short stories and novels are examples of which type of narrative?

• Personal

• Fictional

• Biographical

• Non-fiction

What does the "setting" of a narrative describe?

• The main characters

• The sequence of events

• Where and when the story takes place

• The problem in the story

In a narrative, who or what are the "characters"?

• The places where the story happens

• The problems that need to be solved

• The people, animals, or creatures involved in the story

• The lessons learned from the story

What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist in a story?

• A protagonist is always good, while an antagonist is always evil

• A protagonist faces the problem, while an antagonist causes the problem

• A protagonist is a main character, while an antagonist is a minor character

• A protagonist changes throughout the story, while an antagonist does not