Narrative Writing Skills

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What is dialogue?

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A conversation between/amongst characters.

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Which sentence has proper punctuation & capitalization?

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Sandy screamed, "It's a snow day!"

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What point of view is represented by the sentence: 'I love pizza. It is my favorite food!'?

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1st person

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What are 3 types of unreliable narrators?

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A narrator can be unreliable due to age, mental capacity, and/or is known to be a liar or criminal.

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Which of the following is correct when writing dialogue?

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Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos."

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What is the purpose of narrative writing?

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To tell a story or convey an experience through characters, events, and settings.

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What is a character in narrative writing?

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A person, animal, or figure that plays a role in the story.

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What is the setting in a narrative?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a plot in narrative writing?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a theme in narrative writing?

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The underlying message or main idea of the story.