Narrative Writing

Structure

100

The beginning of the story where characters, setting, and the main conflict are introduced.

Exposition

200

A series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

Rising Action

300

The most intense or turning point of the story.

Climax

400

Events that happen after the climax as things start to settle.

Falling Action

500

The end of the story where loose ends are tied up.

Resolution (or Denouement)

Character

300

This is the main character in a story, usually who readers root for.

Protagonist

400

The character often creates conflict and opposes the main character

Antagonist

500

Character that supports the main character and helps the plot move forward. 

Supporting Character

POV

100

This POV uses "I" and is told from the narrators perspective.

First Person POV

200

This POV uses "he," "she," or "they" and is not a character in the story.

Third-person point of view.

300

This narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

Third-person omniscient.

400

In this limited POV, we only know the thoughts of one character.

Third-person limited.

500

This rare POV talks to the reader using "you."

Second-person point of view.