Narrative and Story Elements: quizzes, mind maps and notes

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Mind map Checking out me History by John Agard This is information about the poem; Checking out me History by John Agrad from the Character and Voice clus... Average rating 4.6 out of 5 (20 ratings) · Eleanor Simmonds
8 questions
Characters and Character Development Quiz Characters are the heart of the story. I.G. Wilson
7 cards
Hero myths archetypes Eduardo G.
8 questions
Fiction Elements Quiz All the events that take place in a story from the beginning - middle - end is called the ... Judy Stephenson
Mind map 1. Narrative Average rating 4.5 out of 5 (2 ratings) · Declan Wiseman
48 cards
Literary Elements debbie.walsh
Mind map Death Sophie Ball
15 cards
About the Poem OZYMANDIAS The poem is about... Character... Voice... katesophie

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Topics in Narrative and Story Elements

Characters and Characterization60 Plot Structure and Conflict80 The Hero's Journey35 Narrator and Point of View15 Narrative Techniques and Devices11 Literary Themes15

About Narrative and Story Elements

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What this unit covers

The page lists material on the building blocks of stories. Flashcard decks such as Literary Elements run through plot, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, setting, mood and the types of conflict. Other decks and mind maps look at characters, point of view, narrators and theme.

There are also resources on particular texts and poems, including a mind map on Checking out me History by John Agard and several on The Clown Punk, which connect the terms to set work.

Where to start

Open the Short Story Conventions mind map for a quick overview of characters, setting, mood and plot.
Work through the Literary Elements flashcards until the terms feel familiar.
Take the Fiction Elements Quiz to see which terms are still shaky.
Move on to the Characters and Character Development Quiz for a closer look at how characters change.

Using quizzes and maps together

Let the quiz tell you what to revisit. If a question on conflict trips you up, go back to the flashcards on internal and external conflict, then look at a plot mind map to see where that conflict sits in the story. Try the quiz again afterwards.

The hero's journey has its own set of mind maps, flowcharts and flashcard decks, including Hero myths archetypes, plus a quiz called Stages and Archetypes. Together they suit anyone comparing quest stories.

For teachers and exam classes

Teachers can pull quizzes, slide sets such as the plot structure slides, and flowcharts straight into lessons. The listed resources mention GCSE English Literature and A-level English Literature, so students can link the terms to the way they write about set texts. Because the resources were made by GoConqr users, it is worth checking that each one matches your own course.

Where it fits

This unit sits in the Foundations of Literary Study strand of Literature. It gives you the vocabulary that later reading and analysis build on.

Choose one resource that suits where you are now, and make a mind map or deck of your own as you go.

Frequently asked questions

Which resource should I open first?

The Short Story Conventions mind map is a good first stop because it maps characters, setting, mood and plot on one page. After that, try the Literary Elements flashcards for definitions, then the Fiction Elements Quiz to check what has stuck.

What do the mind maps cover?

They cover story elements such as plot, character and types of characters, plus the hero's journey and techniques for building mystery and suspense. Others focus on specific texts and poems, including Checking out me History by John Agard and The Clown Punk, so you can link the terms to examples.

Are the resources free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users rather than by GoConqr itself, so it helps to compare them with your own class notes. A free account saves your quiz scores and lets you make your own.

Which levels and exams do these suit?

Nearly all of the resources are at secondary level, so they suit school students and their teachers. The listed material mentions GCSE English Literature and A-level English Literature. Check each resource against your own course, since the content comes from the community.

Are there quizzes on characters and conflict?

Yes. The Characters and Character Development Quiz looks at why readers become invested in characters and how they develop. The page also lists Resolving Internal and External Conflicts, Character Quiz! and Theme Pre-Assessment, so you can test different elements one at a time.

What if I can't find the topic I need?

Try a nearby term, such as plot structure, narrator or point of view, since many resources use different titles for similar ideas. If nothing fits, you can build your own mind map, flashcards or notes on the topic, and tailor them to your own course.

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