Creative Writing: Narrative structure
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- In this lesson, we will be thinking about the narrative structure of short stories. We will learn all about Freytag's 'narrative pyramid' and the hooks writers use to engage their readers.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Before stories were written down, they were told orally. What does 'orally' mean?
Told through actions
Told through dance
Told through pictures
Q2.
What three things are needed in order to create a story?
Characters, setting, themes
Plot, characters, themes
Themes, setting, plot
Q3.
How many main characters are usually found in short stories?
2
3
4
Q4.
A story that is under 1000 words is known as what?
Fast fiction
Speedy story
Swift story
Q5.
What is a subplot?
Plot points that appear at the end of the main plot.
Plot points that are important but uninteresting.
Plot points that are not very important.
7 Questions
Q1.
During what stage of a narrative does a crisis or conflict begin to develop?
Climax
Falling Action
Introduction
Q2.
During what stage of a narrative is the tension at its highest?
Falling Action
Resolution
Rising Action
Q3.
During what stage of a narrative is the end of a conflict or crisis seen?
Climax
Falling Action
Rising Action
Q4.
Which type of narrative hook makes readers ask questions about what they are reading?
A comedic hook
A direct address hook
A visual hook
Q5.
Which type of narrative hook relates to a reader's sense of sight?
A comedic hook
A direct address hook
A puzzling hook
Q6.
'Flash fiction' will reach a maximum of how many words?
100
1500
500
Q7.
How many main characters are usually in short stories?
2
3
4