Narrative Elements
The word means to make a pretense of, imitate, to show the outer signs of.
What is the definition of a simulate?
This character wants to save his money throughout the summer and fly to Mexico.
Who is Danny?
This character is half latino and half white. He dislikes his race.
This is the type of conflict where you go "against" yourself.
What is person vs. self conflict?
Gives the story the who, what, when, why, where, and how. It is what the story is about.
What is the plot?
The word means the expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise; official approval.
What is approbation?
Danny does this when he is nervous, or jealous. It shows his characters level of anxiety.
What is Danny digging into his skin?
Name 3 characteristics of Danny.
Shy, talented, motivated
This is the element of narrative writing that appeals to your five senses. It helps the reader understand the story more in detail and "places" them there.
What is imagery?
The turning point for the narrative, often explained as the "most exciting" part of the story.
The word means to have a special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence
What is a prerogative?
This is the position that Danny plays.
What is a pitcher?
Danny wishes he was fully this race so he would fit in with his father's family.
What is hispanic?
YOUR narrative need to have these 3 things. (They were the first thing listed on your checklist)
What is beginning, middle, and end?
The beginning of the plot: this is where you grab the readers interest, characters and setting are revealed, and conflict is presented.
What is the exposition?
This word means to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds.
What is infringe?
This is where Danny's mother moves during the summer.
What is San Francisco?
This character confronts Uno about his fight with Danny.
Who is Uncle Ray?
"I" as the narrative, good for personal accounts.
What is first person?
If these are not described well, the story will not be believable.
What are characters?
This word means to do without experience; immature, not fully developed; lacking sophistication and poise; without feathers.
What is callow?
Struggling to find oneself in a world full of definitions. This is an example of this story element.
What is a theme?
All of these characters move to San Francisco during the summer.
Who are Randy, Danny's mom and his sister?
A message revealed in the story. Can be direct or indirect.
What is theme?