Narrative Elements 1
The when and where a story takes place.
What is setting?
The person or voice telling a story.
What is a narrator?
A fancy word for a story
"I went to Starbucks after work and got an iced coffee."
From what point of view is this told?
First Person Point-of-Wiew
The basic sequence of events of the story.
What is plot?
The three types of points of view we covered in class.
What is first person, third person limited, and third person omniscient?
The struggle within a character's mind or heart.
What is internal conflict?
"Sam felt tired and stressed after school so he went home and took a nap."
From what point of view is this told?
Third Person Limited Point-of-View
The turning point of the story where the problem or conflict reaches its peak.
What is the climax?
The term that refers to how the writer/author tells the reader traits about the character(s).
What is Direct characterization?
A character that does not change throughout a story is
A static character
The main character or one of the major characters within a story.
What is a protagonist?
The lesson, message or moral of a story.
What is theme?
An opposing character or force that goes against the protagonist
What is an antagonist?
The struggle between two characters or between a character and an outside force.
What is external conflict?
"Sam felt tired after school, so he went home and took a nap. Meanwhile, Sarah was very energized and excited to go to cross-country practice. Nico was happy about doing well on his math test, but felt ready to go home and rest for the weekend."
From what point of view is this told?
Third Person Omniscient Point-of-View
An object, person, or event that represents not only itself, but a bigger and more significant idea.
What is symbolism?
The term that refers to how the writer/author shows the reader a character's personality through the their words and actions.
What is Indirect characterization?
A character that develops, grows, or changes in a significant way throughout a story is...
A dynamic character
What are the 4 types of conflict?
Character vs. His/herself (Internal)
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Society