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What are narrative elements?
Narrative elements are the structural, narrative and language devices used by an author to evoke meaning and create an added layer of comprehension.
What does a narrative structure include?
Orientation Complication Series of events Climax Denouement Resolution
What are themes?
Themes are ideas or concepts explored within a text, which allow a broad audience to relate to it on a personal level.
What is the meaning of " exposition"?
The author introduces the characters, setting and plot of the story. May include an inciting moment.
What is the meaning of " exposition"?
The author introduces the characters, setting and plot of the story. May include an inciting moment.
What is the meaning of " exposition"?
The author introduces the characters, setting and plot of the story. May include an inciting moment.
What is the definition of " rising action"?
The tension begins to build and a complication may begin to develop.
How would you define "complication"?
The characters encounter an issue or problem, which will soon cause turmoil.
What is the meaning of "climax" ?
The characters encounter great turmoil and difficulty in achieving their goal. May be a break down of some description.
What is the definition of " reversal"?
The tension begins to dissipate as the complication begins to be resolved.
What is the meaning of " falling action"?
The major conflict begins to come to a resolution.
What does "denouement" mean?
The character should have changed as a result of the journey and the conflict is resolved.
What is " characterisation?"
Characterisation is the way the characters in the text are presented so the audience is guided to make certain judgments that reinforce the themes of the text.
What are the two types of characterisation?
Direct and indirect
Please give one example of direct characterisation.
Describe a character's appearance.
