Narrative Writing and its types
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The document outlines narrative writing, defining it as a form of storytelling that can be fictional or non-fictional. It describes essential elements such as characters, plot, conflict, setting, and point of view, as well as the structure of narrative essays. Additionally, it discusses various types of narratives, including novels, comics, and plays, emphasizing the importance of conveying a story and the lessons learned from it.
Narrative Writing and its types
- 2. Agenda • Narrative Writing Defined – Fiction – Non Fiction • Elements of Narrative Writing – Characters – Protagonist – Antagonist – PLOT – Conflict – Setting – Point of View – Tense • Structure of Narrative Essay • Conclusion 2
- 3. Narrative Writing • Any Kind of Writing Which Tells the Story • E.g. – SBBU SPORTS FEST PLAY GROUND MEMORY – First Day at University – Near Death Experience – Climbing a Mountain – The Most Memorable Experience in my Life 3
- 4. Fiction • Writing that is imaginary and tells a story 4
- 6. Narrative Writing as Fiction (Cont..) 6
- 7. Fiction Narrative (STORY) Fantasy Story Mystery Story Science Fiction 7
- 8. Non Fiction • Writing that have facts and tell a story about real peoples, places and events 8
- 9. Nonfiction (FACTS) Narrative (STORY) Personal Narrative Diary and Journal Entries Biographical Narratives Eyewitness Accounts 9
- 10. Elements of Narrative Writing • There are many specific traits (elements) every type of narrative writing should have 10
- 11. • Also known as the peoples or subject’s of the story All Stories Must have Characters 11
- 12. • Essential Character of the Story Protagonist 12
- 13. Antagonist 13
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- 15. 15 PLOT
- 16. PLOT • Exposition – Introducing characters, and settings • Rising Action – Includes events leading up to the main problem or conflict • Climax – When the problem reaches at high point • Falling action – When characters works to solve the problem or conflict. • Resolution – The 16
- 17. Conflict 17
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- 19. Protagonist Vs Antagonist (Conflict..) 19
- 20. Society…!! 20
- 21. Character 21
- 23. Setting 23
- 24. Setting 24
- 25. Point of view 25
- 26. Two Main Point of View • First Person • Third Person 26
- 27. First Person Point of View • Narrator – Person who is telling the story • Character speaks directly to the reader. • Helps author to reveal thoughts and feelings in an intimate way. • Disadvantage - reader only knows about the events of the story from only one point of view. 27
- 28. First Person Point of View • E.g. Humpty Dumpty: • I am sitting on top of the cold sandstone wall, gazing at the horizon. I am worried I might fall off and hurt myself. Me My I 28
- 29. Third Person Point of View 29 NARRATOR
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- 31. Tense • Most fictional narratives are written in past tense. The event has happened. Past Tense • At Football training last night he twisted his ankle and the trainer called for a doctor. Present Tense • At Football training he runs and twists his ankle. The trainer calls for a doctor immediately. Future Tense • The events of the plot are depicted as occurring soon or eventually. 31
- 33. Introduction • The Hook introductory part that catches the attention of the readers. • E.g. “Shut the Door“, teacher said. – i couldn't believe my eyes 33
- 34. Introduction (Cont..) • Thesis Statement Thesis statement the overall theme of the essay. It can be slightly different role with the other essay as it can be the opening sentence or offer a moral lesson learned. 34
- 35. Body Of The Paragraph • Show, Don’t Tell • Supporting Evidence • Passage of Time • Transitions 35
- 36. Conclusion • The Moral of the Story The conclusion of a narrative include the closing action of the event, but also should include some reflection or analysis of the significance of the event to the writer. • What lesson did you learn? How has what happened to you affected your life now? 36
- 37. Types and Examples of Narrative Writing 37
- 38. Novels • A novel is a long narrative, normally in prose, which describes fictional characters and events, usually in the form of a sequential story. • E.g. 38
- 39. Comics • Are Short Stories Broken in Short Episodes with Graphics or Pictures 39
- 40. Plays 40
- 41. Summary. • Narrative Writing – Must tell a story • Fiction – Imaginary • Non Fiction – Real events • Elements – Characters – Plot – Conflict – Setting – Point of View • Types – Novels, Comics, Plays, Narrative Poetry…. 41
Editor's Notes
- #36: Show Don’t Tell: Good story telling includes details and descriptions that help the reader understand what the writer experienced. Think about using all five senses—not just the sense of sight—to add details about what you heard, saw, and felt during the event. Supporting Evidence: In a personal narrative, your experience acts as the evidence that proves your thesis. The events of the story should demonstrate the lesson learned, or the significance of the event to you. Time: Writing about the events of your experience using time chronologically, from beginning to end, is the most common and clear way to tell a story. Whether you choose to write chronologically or not, use transition words to clearly indicate to the reader what happened first, next, and last. Some time transition words are next, finally, during, after, when, and later. Transitions:In a narrative essay, a new paragraph marks a change in the action of a story, or a move from action to reflection. Paragraphs should connect to one another. For example, the end of one paragraph might be: “I turned and ran, hoping the bear hadn’t noticed me”, and the start of the next might be: “There are many strategies for surviving an encounter with a bear;