Narrative Writing

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What is narrative writing?

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Narrative writing is a type of writing that tells a story, often including characters, a plot, and a setting.

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What is the purpose of a 'hook' in a story?

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A 'hook' is an engaging opening that captures the reader's attention and encourages them to continue reading.

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What are sensory details?

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Sensory details are descriptions that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create vivid imagery in writing.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the resolution in a narrative?

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The resolution is the part of the story that brings it to a satisfactory close, resolving the main conflict.

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Who is the narrator?

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The narrator is the person telling the story, who may be a character in the story or an outside observer.

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What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?

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First person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' and is told from the perspective of a character. Third person point of view uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and is told from an outside perspective.

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What are characters in a narrative?

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Characters are the individuals who take part in the action of a story, including the protagonist (main character) and antagonist (opposing character).

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is dialogue in narrative writing?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters in a story, which helps to develop the plot and reveal character traits.