Narrative Writing Terms
Time and place in which the action of the story takes place
Setting
The most important thing the passage is about.
Main Idea
Two words that mean the same thing are known as
Synonyms
Major struggle between characters or between opposing forces; problems to be overcome
Conflict
Before I read a text I can look at the _________ to help me determine the main idea.
Title of the Passage
The protagonist and antagonist are both _________ in a story
Characters
Plot
While I read a passage I can look at repeated ______, ideas and information to determine the main idea
Words
The time and location of a story is the...
High point of interest or suspense and action in the story; the point that is most critical to the main character or conflict of the story
Climax
The author's message is also known as the _____
Main Idea
What does it mean to summarize?
To give the main points of the passage.
The end of the story; a satisfying conclusion to the story.
Resolution
The main idea will be found in a complete sentence. Also known as the....
Topic Sentence
Brainstorm your _________, choose a strong topic, stick to the topic so the so your writing is clear and make sense.
ideas