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What is the primary purpose of narration in writing?
What is the primary purpose of narration in writing?
To tell a story; to report 'what happened'
What is the difference between having an event occur and writing about it?
What is the difference between having an event occur and writing about it?
Having an event occur is a random or chaotic experience, whereas writing about it requires an orderly sequence, a narrator, a point of view, and a setting
What are the key elements of a narrative?
What are the key elements of a narrative?
Plot, narrator, point of view, and setting
In the example of Little Miss Muffet, what is lacking in the narrative?
In the example of Little Miss Muffet, what is lacking in the narrative?
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What is the result of not having a plot in a narrative?
What is the result of not having a plot in a narrative?
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How does Ocean Vuong enhance his literacy narrative?
How does Ocean Vuong enhance his literacy narrative?
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What is a key element in creating a plot in a narrative, according to the text?
What is a key element in creating a plot in a narrative, according to the text?
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What is the purpose of the climax in a narrative?
What is the purpose of the climax in a narrative?
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How do the events in the narrative about Miss Muffet relate to each other?
How do the events in the narrative about Miss Muffet relate to each other?
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What is the role of the narrator in the narrative about Miss Muffet?
What is the role of the narrator in the narrative about Miss Muffet?
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What narrative technique is used in Stephen King's passage 'On Impact'?
What narrative technique is used in Stephen King's passage 'On Impact'?
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What is the result of the van coming over the crest of the hill in Stephen King's passage 'On Impact'?
What is the result of the van coming over the crest of the hill in Stephen King's passage 'On Impact'?
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Study Notes
Narrative Writing
- Narrative writing tells a story and reports "what happened."
- Key elements of a narrative include:
- Plot: a sequence of events in some orderly sequence
- Narrator: a particular person telling the story
- Point of View (POV): the perspective from which the story is told
- Setting: the time and place in which the story takes place
Plot
- A good plot requires conflict and tension
- Conflict can be achieved by introducing an obstacle or problem
- Tension builds up to a climax and is then released
Narrator
- A narrator is the person telling the story
- The narrator can be directly involved in the action or just report it
- Types of narrators include:
- First-person narrator (involved in the action, uses "I")
- Uninvolved narrator (not involved in the action, may use "he" or "she")
Setting
- The setting is the time and place in which the story takes place
- A story can have multiple settings
Chronological Order
- Events in a narrative often occur in chronological order
- However, events can be linked in other ways, such as through cause and effect
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Learn about the art of narrative writing, which involves telling a story and reporting events. Discover the difference between experiencing an event and writing about it. Practice your skills with essays about real-life events and experiences.
