2.2.2 Structuring Narratives

• What are the basic elements of narrative structure?

  Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
• The resolution resolves the conflict and concludes the story
• Arrange the elements of narrative structure in the correct order:

  1️⃣ Exposition

  2️⃣ Rising Action

  3️⃣ Climax

  4️⃣ Falling Action

  5️⃣ Resolution
• Intriguing first lines compel the reader to continue reading.


  True
• The climax in the example involves Finn facing a monstrous creature guarding the treasure.


  True
• Increasing stakes in the middle of a narrative raise the sense of urgency and drama.

  True
• Internal and external conflicts can contribute to character development in a narrative.


  True
• What is the purpose of the climax in a narrative?

  To provide a definitive resolution
• What is the role of descriptive language in the beginning of a narrative?

  To depict setting and atmosphere
• Foreshadowing involves providing subtle hints about future events or conflicts.


  True
• Increasing the stakes in the middle of a narrative raises urgency and drama.


  True
• What is the climax of a narrative?

  The turning point
• What is the main purpose of the resolution in a narrative?

  Provide closure
• What does mixed pacing achieve in a narrative?

  Provides balance
• The climax is the turning point of the story where the main conflict peaks.


  True
• Descriptive language helps to vividly depict the setting and atmosphere
• In the example, the exposition introduces Finn and his love for exploring the nearby woods
• Increasing stakes in a narrative heighten the sense of urgency and drama
• The climax of a narrative is the turning point where the main conflict is resolved
• The beginning of a narrative is crucial for orienting the reader
• What are the three main elements typically established in effective openings?

  Setting, characters, initial context
• What is one way to build tension in the middle of a narrative?

  Introduce obstacles and challenges
• In "The Hunger Games," Katniss and Peeta's threat to eat poison berries together is the climax
• Fast pacing in a narrative increases tension
• The exposition introduces the characters, setting, and initial situation
• What are the three key components of an effective narrative opening?

  Setting, characters, initial context
• How does a table help explain narrative structure?

  Compares and contrasts stages
• The middle of a narrative is where the rising action builds tension
• What is the role of obstacles and challenges in building tension in a narrative?

  They test protagonist's abilities
• Match the narrative element with its purpose:

  Obstacles ↔️ Test abilities and choices

  Stakes ↔️ Heighten urgency and drama

  Conflict ↔️ Drive character development
• What does the exposition in a narrative typically introduce?

  Characters, setting, situation
• By carefully crafting the beginning, writers can establish the tone and pique the reader's curiosity
• What do intriguing first lines aim to do?

  Raise questions
• The middle of a narrative is crucial for building tension and conflict
• Why is strategic use of tension-building techniques important in the middle of a narrative?

  To drive the story
• What is the purpose of the falling action in a narrative?

  Ease tension and wrap up loose ends
• What is the effect of using chronological order in a narrative?

  Enhances clarity
• Descriptive phrases within dialogue can reveal character emotions
• Match the technique with its effect in a narrative opening:

  Foreshadowing ↔️ Subtle hints about future events

  Descriptive language ↔️ Creates vivid imagery

  Intriguing first lines ↔️ Raises questions and curiosity
• What are the key goals of a narrative beginning?

  Establish tone, pique curiosity, prepare reader