What is a narrative?
Narrative Writing

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A narrative is a story that tells about a series of events or experiences, often involving characters, a setting, and a plot.
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True or False: A narrative must have characters.
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True
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What is the author's purpose in writing a narrative?
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The author's purpose is the reason for writing, which can include to entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.
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What is personification?
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Personification is a literary device where human characteristics are attributed to nonhuman things.
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What is the climax of a narrative?
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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 does 'rising action' refer to in a narrative?
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Rising action refers to the series of events that create suspense and tension leading up to the climax.
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What is the difference between 'plot' and 'sequence'?
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Plot refers to the main events of a story, while sequence refers to the order in which those events occur.
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