1. How To Decipher a Narrative

2. Characterization Who is the protagonist? Who is the antagonist?
The main character of the story.
NOT ALWAYS THE HERO!!!
Who is the antagonist?
The character or circumstance that tries to stand in the way of the protagonist.

5. Exposition The information given to you at the beginning of a story.
Setting
Character Description

6. Rising Action Moments that add suspense to the story. Conflicts
Mystery

8. CLIMAX
Turning point of the story.
When it gets REAL!

10. Falling Action
Moments that follow the climax.
The dust settling…

11. Resolution/Dénouement
The END of the story!