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Narrative Elements
Elements of Narrative Structure Date: 10/11/11
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English
6th Grade
10/11/2011

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Plot
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  Plot is the sequence of events that happens in a story. The plot usually happens as a result from actions taken by a character in the story.

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Exposition
Definition
Tells the reader the characters, setting, and basic situation.
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Initiating Event
Definition
First problem in the story that leads to the Rising Action.
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Rising Action
Definition
The problems leading to the climax.
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Climax
Definition
The climax is where the main character changes personality sometimes. This is the most important part of the story.
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Falling Action
Definition
This is where the story starts to come to an end.
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Resolution
Definition
This is where the author makes the book come to an end.
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Static Character
Definition
A static character has 1 or 2 traits and their pesonality doesn't change.
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Dynamic character
Definition
A dynamic character changes their personality throughout the story.  
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Protagonist
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The main character!!

Example:Harry Potter

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Antagonist
Definition

Someone who goes against the main character.

Example:Voldemort from Harry Potter.

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Conflict
Definition

The problems in the story.

Examples of Conflict:Man v.s. self, Man v.s. Man, Man v.s. Nature, and Man v.s. Society.

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Theme
Definition

The saying the author teaches the reader.

Example: In the Giving Tree, the author teaches you to be thankful for what you have.

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Mood
Definition
The way the author makes you feel while you're reading. 
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Setting
Definition

The setting tells the reader the when and where in the story.

Example:2 men on a desert island in 1923.

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