Narrative Arc
This is the part of a story where the audience is introduced to the characters, setting, and situation.
What is the exposition?
The main character in a story.
What is the protagonist?
The time and place in which a story occurs.
What is the setting?
Language that appeals to the five senses.
What is sensory imagery?
The central problem that drives the story forward.
What is conflict?
This stage of the narrative arc builds tension and develops the conflict.
What is the rising action?
A character who opposes the protagonist.
What is the antagonist?
This aspect of setting helps create the mood of a story.
What is atmosphere?
A comparison using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
This type of conflict occurs within a character's mind.
What is character vs. self?
This section follows the climax and begins to tie up loose ends.
What is the falling action?
This type of character undergoes significant change throughout the story.
What is a dynamic character?
Details that help readers picture the world of the story.
What is descriptive language?
A comparison that says one thing is another.
What is a metaphor?
This technique keeps readers interested and wanting to know what happens next.
What is suspense?
This is the final stage where conflicts are resolved and the story concludes.
What is the resolution?
Information about a character's past experiences and history.
What is backstory?
This type of conflict occurs when a character struggles against nature.
What is character vs. nature?
A hint about events that will happen later in the story.
What is foreshadowing?
The stakes of a story refer to these.
What are the consequences of failure or success?
This is the turning point or most intense moment in the story.
What is the climax?
The reasons behind a character's actions and decisions.
What is motivation?
The social, cultural, or historical background that influences a story.
What is context?
A recurring symbol, image, or idea throughout a text.
What is a motif?
The gradual increase of conflict and tension leading to the climax.
What is rising tension?