G10 Critical Reading of Narratives Flashcards
is the process of sharing stories.
reflect who we are as beings.
may come in the form of short
stories, plays, poems, essays, and
anecdotes, among others.
Narratives
ELEMENTS OF
NARRATIVES
Plot Characters Point of view Conflict Theme Setting Tone
Plot
Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Denoument
refers to the arrangement of the main
events in a story
Plot
From the word “expose,” this part reveals the background
information, establishes the setting, and introduces the major characters of the
story.
In every story, conflict exists. The rising action element is where
the conflict is established and developed through a series of complications.
Climax is where the tension is greatest. This is where the turning point
in the story arises.
After climax, problems and complications in the story are sorted
out. Here is where falling action occurs.
The denouement is also known as the resolution. Conflicts are
resolved, and the story arrives at a conclusion.
These are the people, as well as talking animals and live inanimate
objects, in a narrative
Characters
These are the most important and leading role players in a
narrative. A major character establishes the theme and generates the resolution
of the conflict.
These characters either support or hinder the major
characters in achieving their goal or purpose.
This is a lead character that fights for a particular cause or idea
This character goes against the protagonist and tries to prevent
him or her from achieving his or her purpose.
These characters do not change; they remain the same in
terms of attitude, behavior, traits, and purpose from beginning to end of a
narrative.
These characters show some kind of change in terms of
attitude, behavior, traits, and purpose as the narrative unfolds.
These characters are two-dimensional; they are relatively
predictable or uncomplicated. They are usually static characters.
These characters are complex and multi-layered; they may
exhibit unpredictable behavior. They are usually dynamic characters.
This refers to how the story is told. Usually, a narrative consistently
makes use of only one point of view throughout the text
Point of view
The narrator takes an active part in the story that he or she tells.
Only his or her experiences, thoughts, feelings, motives, and standpoint on a
particular conflict or matter are revealed.
– This is the point of view that is least often used in narratives.
This directly addresses the reader using the imperative mood and makes use of pronouns such as you, your, and yours.
The narrator does not take the readers into the mind
of any character. He or she only reports the characters’ dialogue and action,
leaving the readers to infer their thoughts and feelings
The narrator does not take the readers into the mind
of any character. He or she only reports the characters’ dialogue and action,
leaving the readers to infer their thoughts and feelings
The narrator is all-knowing. Words, actions,
thoughts, feelings, and motives of all the characters are revealed to the readers.