Descriptive vs Narrative Writing

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Descriptive vs Narrative Writing

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Descriptive writing describes; narrative writing tells a story.

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Primary focus of descriptive writing?

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Providing detailed descriptions

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Example of narrative writing:

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A short story about a girl discovering hidden treasure in her backyard.

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Sensory details in descriptive writing enhance the reader's experience by creating a detailed and immersive picture.

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Sensory details enhance the reader's experience by painting a more detailed and immersive picture of the scene or subject being described.

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Typical plot structure in narrative writing:

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Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

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Descriptive writing appeals to the reader's senses by vividly describing sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures.

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Descriptive writing engages the senses.

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Use of dialogue in descriptive vs narrative writing.

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In descriptive writing, dialogue focuses on sensory details and imagery; in narrative writing, it advances the plot and develops characters.

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Role of figurative language in descriptive writing?

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Enhances emotional impact.

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Descriptive writing creates a vivid picture by incorporating _______ details and language.

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sensory

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Importance of setting in descriptive writing

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Helps establish mood and atmosphere.