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English 10 - Narratives

1. Lesson 19.1 Narratives

2. Explain how the elements specific to a selection build its theme (EN10OL-IId3.11) .

3. At the end of this lesson, the learner should be able to explain the nature and importance of narratives.

4. How do readers distinguish narratives from other types of reading materials?

5. What do you k now about narratives? What do you w ant to know about narratives?

6. pennies (noun) pieces of money or a sum amount of money Shelbie always keeps pennies from change to gather the amount she needs. instigated (verb) caused something to happen His misdemeanor instigated the fight that got him suspended from school. mendicancy (noun) condition of being a beggar Because of losing his job and not having any savings, Luke had to resort to mendicancy to get by. Vocabulary

7. Vocabulary vestibule (noun) a hall The guests were led to the vestibule adjacent to the dining area. whirled (verb) quickly turned Upon hearing her name, Sheila whirled around to see who called her. fob (noun) a strap or chain attached to a pocket watch Because of continuous swaying, the fob of Jim’s pocket watch snapped off.

8. Vocabulary patent (adjective) obvious The students’ stares gave a patent clue as to who cheated during the examination.

9. the process of sharing stories an essential part of preserving our humanity may come in the form of short story, play, poem, essay, anecdote, and many others Narration

10. Plot Characters Point of View Conflict Theme Setting Tone Elements of a Narrative

11. – refers to the arrangement of the main events in a story exposition rising action climax falling action denouement Plot

12. Plot

13. – reveals the background information, establishes the setting, and introduces the main characters of the story Exposition – where the conflict is established and developed through a series of complications Rising Action

14. where the tension is greatest turning point in the story Climax where the problems and complications are sorted out Falling Action

15. – also known as the resolution where conflicts are resolved and the story arrives at a conclusion Denouement

16. – people, as well as inanimate objects, in a narrative major characters minor characters protagonist antagonist static characters dynamic characters flat characters round characters Characters

17. – the most important and leading role players in a narrative – establish the theme and generates the resolution of the conflict Major characters – support or hinder the major characters in achieving their goal or purpose Minor characters

18. – a lead character that fights for a particular cause or idea Protagonist – a character who goes against the protagonist and tries to prevent him or her from achieving his or her purpose Antagonist

19. – characters that do not change; they remain the same in terms of attitude, behavior, traits, and purpose from beginning to end of a narrative Static characters – characters that show some kind of change in terms of attitude, behavior, traits, and purpose as the narrative unfolds Dynamic characters

20. – characters that are two-dimensional; they are relatively predictable or uncomplicated –usually static characters Flat characters – complex and multi-layered and may exhibit unpredictable behavior – usually dynamic characters Round characters

21. – refers how the story is told – It is usual for a narrative to consistently make use of only one point of view throughout the text. Point of view

22. first person – Narrator takes an active part in the story that he or she tells. – Only his or her experiences, thoughts, feelings, motives, and standpoint on a particular conflict or matter are revealed. Point of view

23. second person – the point of view that is least often used in narratives – directly addresses the reader using the imperative mood and uses pronouns, such as you , your , and yours Point of view

24. third person objective – does not take the readers into the mind of any character. He or she only reports the characters’ dialogue and action, leaving the readers to infer their thoughts and feelings Point of view

25. third person limited – Inner thoughts, feelings, and motives of only one (or very few) characters are revealed. Point of view

26. third person omniscient – Narrator is all-knowing. – Words, actions, thoughts, feelings, and motives of all the characters are revealed to the readers. Point of view

27. – pertains to the problem that gives rise to action – the opposition between characters or forces in the story – Without conflict, there is no substantial theme, and the story is not interesting. Conflict

28. – internal conflict wherein the character confronts himself or herself with a choice between good and evil or presents him or her with a challenge to overcome his or her own nature man vs. self – a form of external conflict that features characters going against each other man vs. man

29. – external conflict which involves a character going against the general public, the community that he or she is a part of, or a certain fabricated construct man vs. society – external conflict where the character is against an element or force of nature man vs. nature

30. – the central idea of a narrative – expresses a universal truth about humanity – It is universal because it applies to all settings and goes across cultures, time, and place. Theme

31. – indicates the time, place, historical context, and atmosphere or overall mood of the event Setting – the author’s attitude toward the theme or subject of the narrative Tone

32. What are the basic elements of a narrative? Differentiate one from the other.

33. “The Gift of Magi” by O. Henry

34. William Sydney Porter American short story writer whose texts are about ordinary life The title of the story is inspired by the biblical wise men who visited Jesus during his birth. O. Henry

35. What is the story about?

36. The story starts with the wife, Della, who contemplates about her and her husband’s (Jim or James Dillingham Young) social condition in their home. It is the day before Christmas. With only $1.87, Della ponders how she can get a worthy gift for her husband for Christmas. Exposition Rising Action

37. To have more money, Della sells her hair and buys Jim “a platinum fob chain, simple and chaste in design, properly proclaiming its value by substance alone and not by meretricious ornamentation . . .” Climax

38. When Jim arrives home, he is surprised to see Della’s hair cut. He then presents to her his Christmas gift for Della. It is a set of beautiful combs. After Jim gives his gift to Della, she gives him the gift that she bought (the fob chain), and when Della asks for the watch to see how it matches with the fob chain, Jim reveals that he sold it to buy Della the beautiful combs. Falling Action Rising Action

39. Who are the main characters in the story? Describe each character.

40. Della She is a major character and one of the protagonists. She is considered as a dynamic character and a round character, for it was revealed that she got used to prosperity prior to the events in the story. But when she and her husband became destitute, she employed a willingness to sacrifice a precious possession (her hair) to buy something for her husband for Christmas. Characters

41. Jim Jim is also a major character and one of the protagonists. Although not much is revealed about him, it can be concluded that he is like Della, for in the end, he did the same as Della: sacrificing a precious possession (his watch) to buy her a gift for Christmas. Thus, similar to Della, he is also a dynamic and round character. Characters

42. What point of view is used in the text? What is the conflict in the story? How was it resolved? What is the theme of the story?

43. – third-person limited point of view Point of view – man vs. self Conflict – love and generosity Theme

44. Where and when did the story happen? What is the tone of the author in the narrative?

45. Christmas Eve house, shop Setting inspirational Tone

46. What is the story about? Who are the characters in the story? Describe each character. What point of view is used in the story? The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

47. What is the conflict in the story? How was it resolved? What is the theme of the story? What is the setting of the story? What is the tone of the author in the narrative? The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

48. How do you think knowing the elements of a narrative can help you better understand stories and apply in your everyday life the lessons they impart?

49. Story Map Find a partner. Decide on a movie of your choice. Identify the elements of a narrative using a story map. Cite specific scenes where the elements are evident.

50. Read the text then answer the questions that follow. Turning Everything to Gold by Nathaniel Hawthorne Assignment

51. Assignment What is the story about? Who are the characters in the story? Describe each of them. What is the conflict in the story? What point of view is used in the story?

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