What is a Narrative?

Key Features
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Write each term next to the definition that matches it and then give an example from a book you have read.
Use the completed row as an example to get you started.

Terms Character Conflict

Plot Rising Action
Setting Resolution
Theme Dialogue

Narrative Feature Definition Example

The main idea or underlying The primary theme of Harry Potter

Theme
meaning of a story. is the triumph of good over evil.

The sequence of events that, in

order, tell a story.

The time and place where a

story occurs.

A person or other being (e.g.

animal) in a story. These can be
based on real or fictional people.

A series of events in a story that

create suspense, interest and
tension.

The verbal exchange of two

characters in a story.

The unfolding or solution to the

main issue in the story.

The main struggle in the story

that needs to be resolved.

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