Narrative Techniques and Elements

This video tutorial explains how to write a narrative text, covering its elements, structure, and techniques. It discusses the importance of organizing events, creating characters, and developing a plot. The video also explains the narrative structure, including introduction, conflict, climax, and resolution. Additionally, it covers different types of narrators and discourse, providing examples for each. The tutorial aims to help viewers understand and apply these concepts in their writing.

What is the primary purpose of a narrative text?

• To argue a point

• To describe a scene

• To tell a story

• To provide information

Which element of a narrative defines where the story takes place?

• Characters

• Space

• Plot

• Time

Who is the main character in a narrative?

• Antagonist

• Narrator

• Protagonist

• Coadjuvant

What is the climax of a narrative?

• The introduction of characters

• The resolution of the story

• The most exciting part of the story

• The beginning of the story

What should be included in the presentation of a narrative?

• The conclusion of the story

• The climax of the story

• The introduction of characters, time, and place

• The resolution of conflicts

Which type of narrator knows everything about the story, including the thoughts of the characters?

• First-person narrator

• Omniscient narrator

• Limited narrator

• Observer narrator

In which type of narration does the narrator participate in the story?

• Third-person limited narration

• Second-person narration

• First-person narration

• Third-person omniscient narration

What is a characteristic of direct discourse?

• The character's thoughts are described indirectly

• The narrator's voice is mixed with the character's voice

• The character's speech is quoted directly

• The narrator summarizes the character's speech

How is indirect discourse typically marked in a text?

• With parentheses

• Without any specific punctuation

• With italics

• With quotation marks

What is free indirect discourse?

• When the narrator's and character's voices are indistinguishable

• When the character speaks directly to the reader

• When the narrator summarizes the character's actions

• When the narrator quotes the character's speech