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OSSLT - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Understanding Narrative Texts Flashcards

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  1. What is the central message or lesson an author conveys through a story called?

    Answer: Theme

    The theme is the underlying idea or universal truth that the narrative explores beyond its surface events.

  2. What term describes the introductory part of a narrative that provides background information?

    Answer: Exposition

    Exposition is the opening section of a story that introduces characters, setting, and the situation before the main conflict develops.

  3. Which narrative point of view uses the pronouns 'I' and 'we' to tell a story?

    Answer: First person

    First-person narration places a character inside the story who tells events from their own perspective using 'I' or 'we.'

  4. What is the section of a story after the climax, where tensions begin to ease, called?

    Answer: Falling action

    Falling action follows the climax and shows the effects of the turning point as the story moves toward its resolution.

  5. A character who stands in opposition to the main character is called the ___.

    Answer: Antagonist

    The antagonist creates the central conflict by opposing the goals or values of the protagonist.

  6. What literary term refers to the overall emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a narrative?

    Answer: Mood

    Mood is the emotional atmosphere a reader experiences while reading, created through word choice, setting, and imagery.