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Transcript of Narrative Writing
Narrative
Writing
Presented by: Aye
sha M
aqbool
Let’s uncover the secrets of
narrative writing.
Narrative Writing•Narrative writing tells a story•When you are asked to write a short story, or asked to do some "creative writing", you are doing what is called "Narrative Writing."• A narrative story is containing specific elements that work together to create interest for not only the author but also the reader
Elements of Narrative WritingPlot
Characters
SettingStyle
Theme
PlotA series of
incidents that are related to one another,
what happens in a story, or the frame of the narrative
It includes 6 stages:
ExpositionConflict
Rising action Climax
Falling actionResolution
Exposition
Exposition
The exposition is the part of the story when the character(s) and setting are introduced
Conflict
ExpositionConflict
Conflict is a struggle or problem. This addssuspense and excitement to a story.
Four major types of conflict
Rising Action
Rising action are the events that increase thetension. These events lead to the climax.
ExpositionConflict Rising Actio
n
ClimaxClimax
ExpositionConflictRising Action
• It is the turning point of the narrative• Usually at the climax you can foreshadow the story’s ending
Falling action
ExpositionConflictRising Actio
nClimax
Falling Action
Falling action is when the tension decreasesand everything begins to settle down.
Resolution
ExpositionConflictRising Actio
nClimaxFalling Action
Resolution is when the conflict has been solvedand usually indicates the ending… and possiblyeven “happily ever after”.
Resolution
Characters
The people Animals
Or imaginary creatures that take part in a
story
Types of Characters
The main character or hero of the story that is most central to the action of the story
Protagonist
The person or thing working against the protagonist, or hero, in the story or the villain
Antagonist
These are the characters that change throughout the story, may it be from being good to bad or vice versa
Round Characters
These are the characters that do not change throughout the story
Flat Characters
Setting•The time and place in which the action occurs•Look for clues in the opening paragraphs of the story or novel•Allows the readers to visualize the scenes and the characters in those scenes•Although the setting may be clear for the author, he/she must create a picture for the readers
Style•The figurative language (similes, metaphors, etc.), sensory imagery, vivid verbs, strong sentences, dialogue, and point of view that makes each author unique•Every student has his/her own style and technique. Although we have the same topic, everyone will write differently
First Person point of view• The story is told by one of the characters in the story• Character speaks directly to the reader• The character uses the pronouns I and we•Helps author to reveal thoughts and feelings in an intimate way• E.g. Humpty Dumpty: I am sitting on top of the cold sandstone wall, gazing at the horizon. I am worried I might fall off and hurt myself.
Third person point of view• The story is told by the narrator who stands outside of the story and observes the events as they unfold• The narrator uses the pronouns she, he, and they• The narrator can see inside their minds• The narrator knows what they are thinking and feeling• E.g. Humpty Dumpty: Humpty Dumpty is sitting calmly on top of the sandstone wall, gazing at the horizon. He wonders whether he might fall off and hurt himself.
Sensory Imagery•Using the five senses when writing a narrative•Words and phrases that help readers see, hear, taste, feel, or smell what the author is describing•Example:•Visual: Huge trees in the dark forest•Taste: Sweet and juicy oranges
Metaphor• If we write a comparison between two things and omit the word ‘like’ then we are using a metaphor•Example:•He proved a lion in the fight
Theme• A theme is a message revealed in the story• It may be directly stated, like in a fable where the moral is told at the conclusion• It may be indirect, leaving the reader to decide the story’s message• There can be more than one theme for a narrative
Thank You!
Best of luck and enjoy
writing!