The Essential Parts of a Narrative

The Essential Parts of a Narrative
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Narratives, also known as stories, are a fundamental way of storytelling that have been used for centuries to convey ideas, emotions, and experiences. The Three Little Pigs is a classic example of

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Slide1The Essential Parts of aNarrative

Slide2Narratives are also known asstories.  “ T h e  T h r e e  L i t t l e  P i g s ”  i s  a n e x a m p l e  o f  a  n a r r a t i v e .

Slide3Essential Parts of a NarrativeNarrative     Character Setting Plot

Slide4Character:  A character can be a person, animal, or imaginary creature  There are usually 1 or 2 main characters in a narrative  There can be many secondary characters in a narrative

Slide5Characterization: the technique an author uses to present and develop a character Indirect   Characterization The reader draws conclusions based on words and actions of all characters Example:   “She grabbed me by the hair and yanked me from the chair.  She punched me in the side of the head and threw me to the floor.” (page 45) Direct   Characterization The author makes straight forward comments describing the characters Example:  “Oh Martha’s wonderful.  She would even hum to you.” (page 207)

Slide6Antagonist The central character in a literary work Example:  Jennings is the protagonist in  They Cage the Animals at Night .  The character or force that opposes the protagonist in a work of literature Example:  The “system” is the antagonist in  They Cage the Animals at Night . Protagonist

Slide7Setting: Setting refers to where the story takes place.  The time   (ex. future, past, present)  The place   (ex. outer space, Jones Beach, Julie’s house

Slide8Plot:    the series of related events in a literary work; often follows a pattern The  plot  must:  have  a  beginning,  middle,  and  end  tell  events  in  a  logical  order  Contain  EXPOSITION ,  RISING  ACTION , a  PROBLEM   or  CONFLICT ,  a  CLIMAX , FALLING  ACTION ,  and  a  RESOLUTION

Slide9Plot Diagram:   BEGINNING              MIDDLE                            END Exposition Rising Action Conflict Climax Falling Action Resolution

Slide10Definitions:EXPOSITION :  A fancy word for the beginning of the story.  This is where the characters and setting are introduced. RISING ACTION :  In this part of the story the conflict(s) occur, tension builds, and the story moves toward the climax. CONFLICT :  The problem or struggle between opposing forces.  There can be many conflicts leading up to the climax CLIMAX :  The pivotal moment in a story when the protagonist is faced with a choice which will effect the outcome of the story. FALLING ACTION :  The events that happen after the climax which usually wrap up the action and lead to the resolution. RESOLUTION :  The conclusion of the story in which we see the outcome of the main conflict.

Slide11Congratulations!You have successfully completed your introduction to the essential elements of a narrative.