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The time and place or the "when and where" of a story are called the..: setting. the first step of the writing process is called: prewriting. The person, animals, and things participating in a story: characters. The feeling that the author tries to convey throughout the story: mood. events that occur as result of central conflict : rising action. highest point of interest or suspense of a story: climax. Tension eases; events show the results of how the main character begins to resolve the conflict: falling action. Loose ends are tied up; the conflict is solved: resolution

What is a narrative: A story. _________________ means the time and place in which the events happen in a story: Setting. True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story: True. Dialogue is : The conversation between characters. The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict: the resolution. What is the purpose of a narrative: To tell a story. Why should we use descriptive words in our narrative essays: They "paint a picture" for our readers. What is narrative writing: Fictional story with a problem, events, and a solution. What is the first step of the writing process: . Why do we need to brainstorm before writing a narrative essay: It helps us organize our thoughts and ideas before writing.. When a main character's problem is resolved authors call that the _______________ of the story: Solution. Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The characters of a story are.: who is in the story.. Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The plot of a story includes..: . Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The conflict of a story is the..: problem the character faces.. Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The protagonist of a story is..: the main character. . Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The introduction, or exposition, of a short story is also its..: beginning.. All of the following are elements of narrative writing except: Teaches the reader something new. A strong, meaningful story title and introduction serves the purpose of making the reader ..: want to keep reading. Narrative writing tells a story to ........... the reader: entertain. All narratives have.......Choose all correct answers: point of view and plot

What is a narrative: A story. True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story: True. Dialogue is : The conversation between characters. True or False.  It is a good idea to "hook" reader at the beginning of the story: True. An example of a sensory detail is: Rattling thunder and lightening flashes. True or False.  A narrative must have characters: True. The person telling the story: Narrator. The author describes how the problem is solved: Falling Action. The end of the story; brings the story to a satisfactory close: Resolution. _________________ means the time and place in which the events happen in a story: Setting. The turning point of the story where the main conflict is decided one way or another: Climax. The author describes the conflict or problem the characters must face; tensions rise: Rising Action. The time and place in which a story happens: Setting. Opening of the story; author describes the setting, gives background info & intros characters: Exposition. The struggle between opposing forces; the problem handled by the main character: Conflict

What is a narrative: A story . True of False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story. : True . In this element of plot the author introduces the characters and setting..: Orientation . Climax is..: The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story. The time and place in which a story happens: Setting. What is a rising action: A series of events that build suspense . Which are examples of narratives: All of the above . What is the purpose of a narrative: To tell a story. The falling action occurs..: After the climax. True or False. Simple sentences CANNOT be used to create emphasis in a story. : False

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Which of the following is correct when writing dialogue? : Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos.". When using Direct Dialogue put __________________ around a speaker's exact words: quotation marks. _______________ the first word of a quotation and first word of each sentence: Capitalize. Dialogue is: . Which sentence has proper punctuation & capitalization: Sandy screamed, "It's a snow day!". Which point of view do you see these signal words?you, your: Second person. Which point of view do you see these signal words?I, me, my, mine, we, us: First person. Which point of view is when the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of ONE character: Third person limited. What point of view: I love pizza. It is my favorite food! : 1st person. What point of view: Before you leave you need to clean your room! : 2nd person. The person who tells a story is called a ___________________________________: Narrator. What is an unreliable narrator: . What are 3 TYPES of unreliable narrators: . If the author directly tells you what the character is like, that is:: direct characterization. If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is: indirect characterization. Which of the following is an example of direct characterization: Jeff was compassionate when it came to taking care of his nephews.. Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization: Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously. . Said is: dead!

What piece of literature has a clear beginning, middle, and end: a narrative. What kind of story is told one verse at a time, using lines: narrative poem. What kind of story has lots of dialogue and very little description, and is divided into scenes and acts: play. Lines and stanzas in a narrative poem are like:: sentences and paragraphs in a short story. If there is no narrator in a play, how can you tell what is happening: You watch what characters do and listen to what they say. Which structure is used to organize a novel: paragraphs and chapters. Too many sentence fragments in your writing might:: any of the above. Which answer below is an example of a time when sentence fragments can be useful: during dialogue in a novel. Which answer is an example of a good fragment: "Hoping for an exciting day," said Jessica.

What is the last paragraph called: Conclusion. Why do you need to restate what you wrote in your essay in your conclusion: So that you can remind your readers of your claims and evidence. When you reread your work, what question should you ask yourself: Does this make sense?. What do you do first when you're about to write an essay for exams: Read of what is required of you to write.. What is 'Sentence Connectors': used to link ideas from one sentence to the next and to give paragraphs coherence.. Examples of Sentence Connectors :: First and foremost. What is 'Adverbs': a word or an expression that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, determiner, clause, preposition, or sentence.. Examples of Adverbs are :: stayed home. What is the first paragraph called: Introduction

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