Main idea: A narrative uses specific elements in order to tell a story. 1. Complete the sentence: A narrative can be , with imaginary people and events, or , using real people and real events.
2. Complete the table by describing each element of a narrative.
The element of a narrative description
Plot

Point of view

Characters

Main idea: A narrative should progress logically from one event to the next.
3. Complete the sentence: The events in a narrative are usually told in , or in the order in which they happened.
4. Match each part of plot to the correct example.

5. Complete the chart by providing one or two examples for each type of transition.
ExamplesDescription

To show the relationship between events

To show how two ideas or events are opposed

To clarify the order in which events occur

To show how and when the events of the story take place

To show how the resolution relates to the rest of the narrative

Main idea: Conflict can help to develop the story and engage the reader's interest.
6. Complete the sentences:
Conflict can be either , a struggle that happens within a character, or , a struggle between a character and an outside force.
Conflicts contribute to the of the story and build , which further engages the reader's interest.

Key Terms
Use this table to write definitions for the key terms from this activity in your own words. If you're confident you know a term, put a check mark next to it and move on.
Key TermDefinition
characters

chronological

climax

conflict

exposition

external conflict

internal conflict

narrative

plot

point of view

resolution

rising action

suspense

transition

What is meant by “eternally burning black pipes”? what is this implying about the personality of the firemen?

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What is the source of tension in this excerpt? ellery searching everything insects filling the light fixtures ellery standing on the desks louise carpenter whispering