Writing Narrative

A person, an animal, or object that takes part in the action of a narrative is a ________.

• narrative writing

• character

• setting

• conflict

Connecting words or phrases that enables writing to flow smoothly from one idea to the next are called ______.

• revising

• transition words

• editing

• publish

______________ is what the story is really about. It is the storyteller's/author's personal opinion on the subject matter.

• Theme

• Conflict

• Excitement Level

• Purpose

What is plot?

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

• The vantage point from which a writer tells a story, such as first person, limited third person, omniscient third person, and second

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

• One who tells, or narrates, a story.

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.

In writing what is "tone"?

• The attitude a writer takes toward the reader, a subject, or a character.

• The technical aspects of writing specific to the subject or topic.

• Your unique personality on paper.

• A clearly defined action assigned to or expected of a person.

What is the purpose of a narrative?

• To give the reader information

• To describe characters

• To tell a story

• To persuade readers

What is a narrative?

• A story

• A biography

• Poetry

• A research project

True of False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story.

• True

• False

Climax is...

• The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story

• Settings and character

• The solution to the problem

• Events that lead to the most exciting point of the story