Narrative Structures
The sequence of events in a story is called the _________________.
plot
Go to bed!
prepositional
I am running late.
participle
We've really blown it this time.
predicate
A story's setting tells us where and _____________ the story takes place.
when
Please give this apple to your teacher.
prepositional
We don't have running water.
participle
This dish is made of blown glass.
modifies 'glass'
The main character of a story is also called its ___________________________.
protagonist
We have no time to waste.
infinitive
Running for President is a full-time job.
gerund
It's all been blown out of proportion.
predicate
The narration of a story may be in first person or third person. What are two pronouns that a first-person narrator would use that a third-person would not?
Were
She made a big to-do out of nothing.
infinitive
"Sleeping Beauty" is my favorite fairy tale.
participle
I hope you have slept well.
predicate
(in the subordinate clause)