2.1 - Elements of Narrative: The Building Blocks of Story
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Practice Questions
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Define characterization.
💡 Hint: Think about how a writer helps you understand a character.
What is the setting of a story?
💡 Hint: Consider what surroundings a story takes place in.
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What is direct characterization?
💡 Hint: Remember how authors might tell you directly about a character.
True or False: Setting only includes the physical location where a story occurs.
💡 Hint: Consider what elements together create the background of a story.
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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.
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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