Practice Elements Of Narrative: The Building Blocks Of Story (2.1) - Module 2: Exploring Narrative: Character, Setting, and Plot
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Elements of Narrative: The Building Blocks of Story

Practice - Elements of Narrative: The Building Blocks of Story

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define characterization.

💡 Hint: Think about how a writer helps you understand a character.

Question 2 Easy

What is the setting of a story?

💡 Hint: Consider what surroundings a story takes place in.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is direct characterization?

The author shows traits through actions
The author states a character's traits outright
The setting affects character actions

💡 Hint: Remember how authors might tell you directly about a character.

Question 2

True or False: Setting only includes the physical location where a story occurs.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what elements together create the background of a story.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

How does the setting of a narrative shape the main character’s arc? Provide an example from a specific story.

💡 Hint: Examine how the environment pushes characters towards specific reactions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a plot outline using Freytag's Pyramid for an original story idea.

💡 Hint: Start with a basic idea, then explore how conflict will create tension and lead to an ending.

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