Narrative Sequence Flashcards
(10 cards)
Opening
Beginning
Exposition
Introducing a problem/idea
Rising Action
Building interest/tension- The effectiveness of the rising action directly impacts the intensity of the climax, making the audience anticipate the outcome.
Climax
The most intense part
Peripeteia
The turning point
Denouement
The Ending- providing a satisfying resolution to the story, tying up loose ends, and offering a sense of closure.
Resolution
The problem in resolved
Foreshadowing
Hints/clues given - subtly hinting at future events, building suspense, and encouraging them to make predictions.
Flashback
Going back in time- Flashbacks make readers more connected to the characters- offering a unique perspective on the story, breaking the chronological flow, and providing deeper character insights
Flashforward
Going forward in time- creating anticipation, suspense, and a sense of mystery.