Basic elements
What are the people, animals, or creatures in a story called?
Characters
What is the first part of a narrative structure called?
Orientation
What verb tense is typically used in narrative texts?
Past tense
What type of narrative is an imaginary story created for entertainment?
Fictional Narrative
What is the main purpose of a narrative text?
To tell a story in an interesting and engaging way (or to entertain)
This element tells us when and where the story takes place.
Setting
This part introduces the problem or conflict in the story.
Complication
What type of words help describe nouns and add detail to the story?
Adjectives
What is a narrative written by a person about their own life called?
Autobiography
Name two examples of narrative text.
fairy tales, fables, legends, short stories, novels, personal recounts
What is the main problem or challenge that characters face in a narrative?
Conflict
What is the turning point or most intense moment of a story called?
Climax
Give an example of an adverbial of time used in narratives.
once upon a time, yesterday, long ago, one day, suddenly, later that evening
What is the difference between an autobiography and a biography?
An autobiography is written by the person about their own life, while a biography is written by someone else about another person's life
Besides entertainment, what is another function of narrative texts?
To teach moral lessons, share personal experiences, or preserve cultural traditions and history
Name the three types of characters typically found in a narrative.
Protagonist, Antagonist, and Supporting Characters
In which part of the narrative is the problem solved?
Resolution
What is a group of words that acts like a noun and gives more detail called?
Noun Phrase
What type of narrative focuses on specific moments or experiences in a person's life?
memoir
What type of narrative text is specifically designed to teach moral lessons?
Fables
What is the underlying message or lesson of a story called?
Theme
What is the optional final part of a narrative that reflects on the story's lesson or moral?
Coda
In the sentence 'The brave knight entered the dark forest,' identify all the adjectives.
Brave and dark
What is a traditional story passed down through generations that contains elements of truth mixed with imagination?
Legend
Explain how narratives can serve a cultural preservation function.
Narratives can preserve cultural traditions and history by passing down stories through generations, maintaining cultural values, and explaining cultural origins