Narrative Writing Techniques

What is point of view?

• A struggle or clash between two opposing characters, forces, or emotions.

• The vantage point from which a writer tells a story.

• The series of related events that make up a story, its underlying structure.

• One who tells, or narrates, a story.

Which of the following literary techniques is known for making readers feel "present" in a story?

• Dialogue, a conversation between two or more people.

• Imagery, language that appeals to the senses.

• Setting, the time and place of the story.

• Character, an individual in a story.

What is the main purpose of the "rising action?"

• To provide a series of exciting events

• To put the protagonist through progressively more complicated choices and events

• To set up the protagonist to succeed against his or her foes in the climax

• To introduce parallel plots and side characters

The stars were burning brightly in the night sky. The evening breeze felt cool on my skin. It was the last night of summer break and I was calm, oddly calm. It's not that I was excited to go back to school. I wasn't. School is a lot of work for me. But I was excited to see my friends again, and I knew that she would be there.

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person Objective

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Omniscient

In a narrative or play, when two characters have a conversation it is known as_________?

• tone

• perspective

• mood

• dialogue

Characterization

• A contradiction or dilema.

• The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

• Sounds written into words.

• Placing two elements side by side to present a comparison or contrast.

Fiction or non-fiction writing that tells a story.

• Descriptive Writing

• Expository Writing

• Narrator

• Narrative Writing

The person telling the story.

• Narrator

• First Person Point of View

• Third Person Point of View

• Narrative Writing

The author describes the conflict or problem the characters must face; tensions rise.

• Climax

• Conflict

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

Which of the following is a common technique used in narrative writing to provide background information about the characters or setting?

• A) Foreshadowing

• B) Exposition

• C) Climax

• D) Resolution