Narrative Elements and Writing Process Chapter 8

Background

• Information provided in a narrative to set the context, establish the initial situation, and inform the reader about relevant details before the main events begin.

• A summary of the main events that will occur in the story.

• A character's internal thoughts and feelings during a critical moment.

• A description of the setting and time period in which the story takes place.

Key Events

• The most significant occurrences in a narrative that directly bear on its purpose, around which the story is built.

• Minor details that add flavor to the narrative but do not affect the overall purpose.

• Character development moments that are not central to the plot.

• Setting descriptions that provide context but do not influence the story's direction.

Third-person Narration

• A point of view where the storyteller is a character in the story.

• A point of view where the storyteller remains completely outside the tale, referring to characters by nouns and pronouns such as 'he,' 'she,' 'him,' and 'her.'

• A narrative style that uses first-person pronouns like 'I' and 'we.'

• A perspective that focuses solely on the thoughts and feelings of one character.

Thesis Statement

• A brief summary of the entire narrative.

• A sentence or two that encapsulates the main point, lesson, or insight that the narrative aims to convey, guiding the selection of events and details.

• An introduction to the characters in the story.

• A conclusion that summarizes the events of the narrative.

Conflict

• The struggle or tension that motivates and structures the action in a narrative.

• A peaceful resolution to a disagreement between characters.

• A character's internal thoughts and feelings without any external influence.

• A setting that provides a backdrop for the story.

First-person Narration

• A point of view where one of the participants tells the story, using pronouns such as 'I,' 'me,' 'mine,' 'we,' and 'ours.'

• A narrative style that uses third-person pronouns like 'he,' 'she,' and 'they.'

• A perspective that provides an objective view of the events without personal involvement.

• A storytelling technique that focuses on the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.

Revising

• The stage of the writing process focused on generating ideas and brainstorming.

• The stage of the writing process focused on refining and improving a narrative's content, organization, clarity, and impact, often involving questions about the main point, action, conflict, dialogue, and ethical considerations.

• The stage of the writing process where the writer publishes their final draft.

• The stage of the writing process focused on proofreading for grammar and spelling errors.

Action

• A central element in any narrative that vividly depicts events unfolding, rather than merely suggesting them.

• A technique used to create suspense in a story.

• A type of character development that focuses on internal thoughts.

• A narrative style that emphasizes dialogue over description.

Narrative

• A writing strategy that relates a series of events, whether real or imaginary, always aiming to make a point or serve a specific purpose.

• A type of poetry that focuses on rhythm and sound rather than meaning.

• A method of writing that emphasizes dialogue over description.

• A technique used in scientific writing to present data and findings.

Plot Outline

• A summary of the main characters in a story.

• A sequential list of the significant events in a narrative, used during the planning stage to structure the story's progression.

• A detailed description of the setting in a narrative.

• An analysis of the themes and motifs present in a story.