Elements of a Narrative Flashcards

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features and parts that helps us better analyze narratives and determine meanings

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elements of a narrative

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people involved in the narrative

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character

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they do not change throughout the course of the story

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flat characters

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they develop and change throughout the course of the story

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round characters

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element that refer to a time and place where the story is set in

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setting

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structure of the narrative as it moves through time

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plot

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it is the introduction of characters and setting

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exposition/introduction

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where the conflict starts

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rising action

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considered as the most intense part of the story

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climax

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where they try to solve the conflict/ building the resolution

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falling action

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it is where the story ends

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resolution

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refers to the issue or problem the characters in a story are confronted by

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conflict

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friction between friend or enemy

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man vs man

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the protagonist chooses good or evil

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man vs self

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conflict between the character and environment

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man vs nature

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conflict between law, government, and injustice

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man vs society

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the main character

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protagonist

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the opposer of the main character

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antagonist

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most important literary concept because it us the overall idea

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theme

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refers to the way the writer uses language including diction voice tone and sentence style

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style