Vocabulary
What is the word for a story that tells about real or imagined experiences?
Narrative
What should the reader learn in the introduction of a story?
Characters, setting, conflict begins
Give one example of a transition word that shows sequence.
First, next, then, later, finally…
A character who tells the story is called the…
Narrator
What point of view uses “I” and “me”?
First person
Which word means the order in which events happen in a story?
Sequence
What usually happens in the body of a story?
Rising action, details, events, dialogue
What tool do writers use to make characters seem real by letting them speak?
Dialogue
What is one way a main character might change by the end of a story?
Learns a lesson, matures, solves a problem, gains courage, etc.
What point of view uses “he,” “she,” or “they”?
Third Person
Which word describes the “voice” that tells the story (first person, third person, etc.)?
Point of view
What should happen at the end of a story?
The problem is solved, reflection, lesson learned
Which writing tool helps the reader imagine what something looks, sounds, smells, feels, or tastes like?
Sensory language
Why is it important to show how a character changes in a story?
It shows growth and makes the story meaningful
Which point of view knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character?
Third-person limited
What do we call language that appeals to the five senses?
Sensory language
True or False: A narrative can include both real and imagined experiences.
True
What is pacing in a story?
The speed at which events happen or details are revealed
What word means looking back on experiences and thinking about what they mean?
Reflection
Which point of view knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters?
Third-person omniscient
What do we call the end of a story, where the author reflects or shows what was learned?
Conclusion
Which three parts must every story have?
Beginning, middle, end
What should a conclusion include besides wrapping up the story?
Reflection or lesson learned
In a story, what causes a character to change?
Events, obstacles, conflicts, or challenges they face
Give a short example of a concluding sentence for a story where a character overcame a big obstacle.
“In the end, I learned that teamwork makes even the biggest challenges possible to overcome.”