Learn It
You will read “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin. After examining the story, you will rewrite the narrative from a different point of view.
Before reading the short story, take time to review the elements that make up a narrative. All narratives share three elements: characters, plot, and setting. Review these elements in more detail below as well as different points of view.
Now read “The Story of an Hour.”opens in new window
As you read, pay attention to the elements that make up a narrative.
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Dialogue is the conversation that takes place between characters in the story. Pay special attention to the lines that are shared between characters. Closely examining the dialogue will help identify who is telling the tale.
