Narrative Writing Review

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Personal narrative:

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A story about the person writing it.

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Personal narrative usually begins with:

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A lead.

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Most exciting part of a story?

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The climax

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Part of a story where loose ends are tied up and normalcy returns?

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The resolution.

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Intensity in a story's action?

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The rising action.

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What follows the climax of a story?

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The falling action

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Point of view in the excerpt: "The Tucks untangled themselves and turned to her. One by one, as the rain began, they drew her to them and kissed her. One by one she kissed them back. Was it rain on Mae's face? On Tuck's? Or was it tears?" (Tuck Everlasting, 125)

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Third Person Omniscient

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Point of view in the excerpt: "Marley's Ghost bothered him exceedingly... 'Was it a dream or not?'"

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Third Person Omniscient

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Point of view of the excerpt: "Nobody said anything. They were silent and shocked. I couldn't take my eyes off him; he looked so brave. He was wearing a scarlet coat with silver buttons and a white vest and black leggings halfway up to his knees. Oh, I envied him. He knew everybody was staring at him, but he liked being the center of attention..."

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Frist Person Omnicient

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Point of view of the excerpt: "A wish or a request had no effect... I was in danger at every moment" (Ella Enchanted, 5).

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First Person