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The Essential Parts of a Narrative
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Narratives are also known as stories.
“The Three Little Pigs” is an example of a narrative.
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Essential Parts of a Narrative
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Character: A character can be a person, animal, or imaginary creature
There are usually 1 or 2 main characters in a narrative There can be many secondary characters in a narrative
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Characterization: the technique an author uses to present and develop a character
Direct Characterization The author makes straight forward comments describing the characters Example: “Oh Martha’s wonderful. She would even hum to you.” (page 207) Indirect Characterization The reader draws conclusions based on words and actions of all characters Example: “She grabbed me by the hair and yanked me from the chair. She punched me in the side of the head and threw me to the floor.” (page 45)
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Antagonist Protagonist
The central character in a literary work Example: Jennings is the protagonist in They Cage the Animals at Night. The character or force that opposes the protagonist in a work of literature Example: The “system” is the antagonist in They Cage the Animals at Night.
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Setting refers to where the story takes place.
The time (ex. future, past, present) The place (ex. outer space, Jones Beach, Julie’s house
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Plot: the series of related events in a literary work; often follows a pattern
The plot must: have a beginning, middle, and end tell events in a logical order Contain EXPOSITION, RISING ACTION, a PROBLEM or CONFLICT, a CLIMAX, FALLING ACTION, and a RESOLUTION
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Plot Diagram: Exposition Rising Action Conflict Climax Falling Action
Resolution BEGINNING MIDDLE END
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Definitions: EXPOSITION: A fancy word for the beginning of the story. This is where the characters and setting are introduced. RISING ACTION: In this part of the story the conflict(s) occur, tension builds, and the story moves toward the climax. CONFLICT: The problem or struggle between opposing forces. There can be many conflicts leading up to the climax CLIMAX: The pivotal moment in a story when the protagonist is faced with a choice which will effect the outcome of the story. FALLING ACTION: The events that happen after the climax which usually wrap up the action and lead to the resolution. RESOLUTION: The conclusion of the story in which we see the outcome of the main conflict.
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