Narrative Techniques
When an author gives hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.
Foreshadowing
What type of conflict is shown when a student struggles with the decision to report a classmate who cheated on a test?
Man vs. Self
TRUE OR FALSE: Antagonists are always evil and have no redeeming qualities.
FALSE
What is the point of view where the narrator reports only what is observable without revealing characters' inner thoughts?
Third-person objective
What term refers to the sequence of events in a story and how a writer arranges and organizes actions meaningfully?
Plot
When a story ends suddenly, leaving the reader in suspense about what will happen next.
Cliffhanger
When students protest against a newly imposed dress code by their school, what type of conflict is being demonstrated?
Man vs. Society
What type of characters represent a familiar role or stereotype frequently seen in stories, movies, or plays?
Stock
What point of view allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story?
Third-person omniscient
Which type of plot structure follows a clear, chronological order of events?
Linear
When a character suddenly realizes something important that changes their understanding.
Epiphany
Which type of conflict is shown when a hiker struggles to survive a blizzard in the mountains?
Man vs. Nature
A damsel in distress and a knight in shining armor are examples of what kind of characters?
Stock
Which point of view uses the pronouns “you” and “your”?
Second person
A storytelling structure that presents events in the order they happen without jumping back in time.
Linear plot
The first part of a story that grabs the reader’s attention and makes them want to read more.
Narrative Hook
What type of conflict is shown when a character battles against ghosts, mythical creatures, or supernatural forces beyond human understanding?
Man vs. Supernatural
Do static characters change throughout a story?
No, static characters remain the same from beginning to end.
What point of view involves a character narrating the events of the story?
First person
A type of plot that interrupts the chronological sequence to present past events.
Flashback plot
The methods authors use to tell a story effectively, such as foreshadowing, cliffhanger, flashbacks, and so on.
Narrative Techniques
Which of the following statements about conflict is NOT true?
A. Conflicts can be internal.
B. Conflict is essential to a story because it drives the plot and character development.
C. A story can have multiple conflicts happening at the same time.
D. Every conflict in a story must be resolved by the end
D. Every conflict in a story must be resolved by the end
Are round characters the same as flat characters?
No, round characters are well-developed and complex, while flat characters are simple and one-dimensional.
In the sentence, “Emily ran through the park, her heart racing as she chased after her dog. He had slipped out of his collar again,” what point of view is being used?
Third person
A plot that helps the audience understand a character’s past experiences and motivations.
Flashback