Narrative Elements
The person or character the story mainly follows
What is the protagonist
The beginning of the story where the characters and setting are introduced
What is the exposition
A story told using words such as I, me, my, and we
What is first-person point of view
The young man who arrives in Bath looking for a place to stay
Who is Billy
"The story takes place in a small town during a cold winter night"
What is setting
The time and place where a story happens
What is setting
Events that happen after the climax as the story moves toward the ending
What is falling action
A story told using he, she, they, or characters' names uses the point of view
What is third-person
Instead of staying at the Bell and Dragon, Billy chooses to stay at this type of establishment
What is a bed and breakfast
"Marcus wants to make the basketball team, but another player keeps trying to stop him."
What is external conflict
The struggle or problem in a story
What is conflict
The part of the story where the conflict is solved
What is the resolution
A character struggling with his or her own thoughts and feelings
What is internal conflict
Billy discovers that the landlady's parrot and dog are not alive; she has done this to preserve them
What is stuff through taxidermy
"Before entering the house, Maya notices a broken window and hears a strange noise coming from inside."
What is foreshadowing
The character or force that works against the protagonist
Events that build the conflict and lead toward the most exciting moment
What is rising action
A character struggling against another person, nature, or outside forces
What is external conflict
The names in the guest book, the stuffed pets, and the landlady's comments are examples of this narrative technique
What is foreshadowing
"After lying to his friends, Jordan learns that being honest is more important than avoiding trouble."
What is theme
The lesson or message that the author wants the reader to understand
What is theme
The turning point or most intense moment of a story
What is the climax
When an author gives clues or hints about something that may happen later
What is foreshadowing
The story suggests this message or theme
What is appearance can be deceiving or something like it
"The main character finally confronts the person who has caused problems throughout the entire story."
What is climax