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Narrative flash cards
The five key components in organizing a narrative essay/story. Also known as the narrative arc
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English
12th Grade
10/25/2021

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Term

Exposition

 

Definition

The introduction of the characters and the basic situation 

 

* I am sleeping over my friend Elizabeth’s house and we’re hanging out. We start to grow kind of bored and hungry.* 

Term
Rising action
Definition

Portion of the story where the conflict increases

 

*Elizabeth and I decide to make a cake, just to bomb it by adding FOUR STICKS of butter instead of tablespoons! I realize she added too much and we decide to take a trip to the supermarket before her mom arrives, only it’s about to pour :D *

 

Term
Climax
Definition

The peak of the action and conflict

 

example; 

* Elizabeth and I go on our journey through the storm to get our new cake batter. It’s pouring and windy, but we finally reach the supermarket and obtain the batter.* 

Term
Falling action
Definition

Portion of the story where the conflict decreases 

 

example;

* Elizabeth and I begin our journey back home through the weird weather. The raining subsides and it becomes mostly wind. We arrive just before he mother gets home and begin to bake another cake. This time, I put in the butter. * 

Term
Resolution
Definition

The outcome of the conflict

 

 

* The cake is finally ready to be taken out of the oven, and Elizabeth cuts the first slice. We both try the cake and deem all the hassle worth it. The cake was great and we were satisfied. * 

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