Elements of Narrative Arc
Introduction to the story in which setting and characters are presented.
What is exposition?
when a character is fighting against another character. Ex: a hero and a villain.
Man vs. Man
unable to rest due to anxiety or boredom.
restless
These words describe nouns.
Adjectives
A problem that must be faced and solved by the main character.
Conflict
when a character must overcome their own nature or some inner struggle. Ex: a character debating whether they should tell the truth or hide it.
Man vs. Self
to be completely unaware of something.
oblivious
These words describe verbs (action words)
Adverbs
Tension and suspense in the story build and become more intense.
Rising Action
when a character must face/overcome a force of nature or an animal. Ex: surviving a storm/earthquake, attempting to escape a bear
Man vs. Nature
to feel nervous, worried or uneasy.
anxious
This is when a sentence follows a pattern and it becomes easier to read.
Parallel structure
The action or excitement becomes less intense as the story approaches its end.
Falling Action
when a character must fight/overcome technology or machines. Ex: humans vs. AI uprising; character learning to operate new machinery.
Man vs. Technology
extremely large.
enormous
This is the contraction for it is
It's
The conclusion of the story in which a lesson is learned and remaining questions are answered.
Resolution
when a character thinks differently than those around them or stands up against traditions/beliefs. Ex: a revolt against unfair rules or government.
Man vs. Society
to like one thing over another.
prefer
This means belonging to a person
Whose