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Narrative Writing Definitions
Definitions of elements of narrative writing
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12th Grade
10/26/2015

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Plot
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Is the structure of interrelated events that will happen in a story.
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Character
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A character is depicted with characterization, dialogue, and their responses. There are several types of characters which include protagonists, antagonists, and flat or round characters.
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Setting
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The place in which the story takes place, whether fiction or nonfiction.
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Exposition
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A place at the beginning where characters, setting, and main conflict may be introduced.
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Rising Action
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The things that happen leading up to the climax.
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Climax
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The climax is the turning point of the story because it is the place of the highest drama in the story.
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Falling Action
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Things that follow after the climax to bring it to a resolution or an ending.
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Ending
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An ending (which can sometimes be a resolution) is a place where the either a temporary (if there is a sequel or something) or final conclusion is.
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Resolution
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Is where the story conflicts are revealed, addressed, and the protagonist has a response to them.
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