Narrative Elements

Question 1

Exposition

Answer 1

Also known as introduction. Gives basic background and sets the scene.

Question 2

Expository Element

Answer 2

a device or description that helps introduce a narrative

ex. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”(Dickens)

Question 3

Rising Action

Answer 3

Also known as complication.

develops the conflict, which is necessary for the story

Question 4

3 main types of conflict (and explanations)

Answer 4

1. human vs. environment (either vs. an animal/or force of nature or just a general nonhuman force such as the recession)
2. human vs. human (character vs. character ex. HP v Voldemort)
3. human vs. self (protagonist must overcome own nature/face an inner struggle ex. stage fright)

Question 5

Climax

Answer 5

Also called “high point” or the “point of no return”(like G1 checkpoint).
The story’s main progression is forever altered (THERE IS NO GOING BACK)
ex. Tomb scene in Romeo and Juliet

Question 6

Falling Action

Answer 6

Also called “reversal”
brings the story to it’s end after the climax
ex. After Romeo and Juliet died, everyone got together to remember them

Question 7

Denouement

Answer 7

Also known as the conclusion
Give the story closure
ex. They decided to build statues of R + J and be friends (little wrap up speech)