Narrative Elements Palm Cards

Fill-in-the-blank practice flashcards covering narrative elements including characterisation, conflict, setting, point of view, plot structure, plot techniques, and story analysis.

Characterisation is how a writer shows us what a character is __________.

like

When the writer TELLS us a character trait directly (e.g., "Mia was impatient"), this is called __________ characterisation.

direct

When a writer SHOWS a trait through words or actions rather than telling, it is called __________ characterisation.

indirect

In the STEAL acronym for character clues, the letter "E" stands for __________.

Effect on others

In the STEAL acronym for character clues, the letter "L" stands for __________.

Looks

A struggle INSIDE a character, such as Jay wanting to tell the truth but being scared, is called __________ conflict.

internal

When a person challenges rules or expectations, this external conflict type is Character vs __________.

Society

When a person faces a storm, fire, or flood, the external conflict is Character vs __________.

Nature

According to the setting palm card, Setting = PLACE + TIME + __________.

Conditions

The point of view that uses "I / me / my" is __________ person.

first

The point of view where the narrator uses "he / she / they" and mainly knows ONE person's thoughts is third-person __________.

limited

The point of view where the narrator knows MORE than one person's thoughts is third-person __________.

omniscient

While point of view (POV) is who tells the story, __________ is how they see it (e.g., hopeful or bitter).

perspective

The first stage of plot where readers meet the character and setting is called the __________.

orientation

The biggest turning point or most tense moment in a story's plot is called the __________.

climax

A plot technique that gives a HINT about what may happen later is called __________.

foreshadowing

When a story starts IN THE MIDDLE of the action, this technique is known as in __________.

medias res

A plot ending that leaves a question unanswered is known as a __________.

cliffhanger

The plot technique that refers to the SPEED of events is called __________.

pacing

In the 4-step guide to analyse a story, Step 2 is __________ IT.

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