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Narrative Elements

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  • 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 does a narrative structure include?
    Orientation Complication Series of events Climax Denouement Resolution
  • What is a motif?
    In a literary piece, a motif is a recurrent image, idea, or symbol that develops or explains a theme, while a theme is a central idea or message.
  • What is the meaning of " exposition"?
    The author introduces the characters, setting and plot of the story. May include an inciting moment.
  • Please give one example of indirect characterisation?
    What the character says and how they say it.
  • 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 is the meaning of " exposition"?
    The author introduces the characters, setting and plot of the story. May include an inciting moment.
  • Please give one example of direct characterisation.
    Describe a character's appearance.
  • What is the definition of " Satire"?
    A way of criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way, especially in order to make a political point.
  • What is the meaning of " falling action"?
    The major conflict begins to come to a resolution.
  • What is the definition of " rising action"?
    The tension begins to build and a complication may begin to develop.
  • What are the two types of characterisation?
    Direct and indirect
  • 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 is the definition of " reversal"?
    The tension begins to dissipate as the complication begins to be resolved.
  • What is the meaning of " exposition"?
    The author introduces the characters, setting and plot of the story. May include an inciting moment.
  • What does "denouement" mean?
    The character should have changed as a result of the journey and the conflict is resolved.
  • How would you define "complication"?
    The characters encounter an issue or problem, which will soon cause turmoil.
  • 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.