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The Narrative Essay 1.4 Types of Writing 1.5 Quality of Writing “ Argh , hear me tale of the wretched lobster famine of 1937…” http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/narrative_writing1.htm. Six Elements of a Narrative. 1. Plot:. The sequence of events that take place in a story. 2. Setting:.
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The Narrative Essay1.4 Types of Writing1.5 Quality of Writing“Argh, hear me tale of the wretched lobster famine of 1937…”http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/narrative_writing1.htm
1. Plot: • The sequence of events that take place in a story.
2. Setting: • The time and place in which the events of a story take place.
3. Characterization: • The methods used to present the personality of a character in a narrative.
2 Types: • Direct--the author describes the character. Example--She was a large woman with a large purse. • Indirect--the reader judges what the character is like based on what they say or do, or what other characters say about them. Example--We believe the narrator of "The Tell-Tale Heart" is crazy because he talks nervously and frequently repeats himself.
4. Atmosphere: • The general mood or feeling established in a piece of literature. Atmosphere is created through word choice and pacing.
Atmosphere: Word Choice- • The author uses words that make the reader feel a certain way. A spooky atmosphere is created in "The Tell-Tale Heart" through the use of words like "hideous," "marrow," "chilled," and "nervous."
Atmosphere: Pacing- • The author controls the speed at which we read through sentence length, punctuation, repetition of words and other techniques.
5. Point of View: • Who is narrating the story? • 2 main types: First Person, Third Person • 3rd Person- NOT used within traditional writing.
First Person: • The narrator uses "I" to tell the action, and is involved in the story.
Third Person: • The story is told from a perspective outside the story. The characters are referred to by name, or as he, she or they.
Second Person: • In second person point of view, the narrator tells the story to another character using “you”. • The story is told through the addressee's point of view. • Second person is the LEAST COMMONLY USED POV.
6. Conflict: • The central problem that drives the action of a story. (two main types)
Internal: • The conflict occurs within a character's mind. • For Example: • A character has a guilty conscience about something that has recently occurred in his or her life.
External: • The conflict occurs between characters or between a character and some outside force (such as nature). • For Example: Sherlock Holmes pursuing a criminal is an example of external conflict.
The first important factor to remember about a narrative essay is that it tells a STORY. The author may write about :* an experience or event from his or her past * a recent or an ongoing experience or event * something that happened to somebody else
Additionally, a Narrative Essay must have a POINT and a PURPOSE.
An essay begins with a general statement such as,"Learning something new can be a scary experience."This statement introduces the subject of the essay, which is a particular learning experience that the author had. The use of the word “experience” indicates that this is a personal association of which the author has knowledge.
The body of the essay is well-organized. Following the introduction, the author describes the experience as it happened in time -- going to the pool the first day, having the first lesson, and the result of the subsequent lessons. The author might have chosen, however, to mention the lesson(s) learned in order of their importance or difficulty.
In the final paragraph of the essay, the author reflects on the larger meaning or importance of the experience described. The author concludes that learning to swim has helped her to feel more confident about herself in other new situations. The idea that self-confidence comes from conquering one’s fears is something that all people can relate to. This is the POINTof the story.
The writing in an Essay Should be Lively and Interesting.Try to engage the reader's interest by adding details or personal observations. Sharing personal thoughts and details invites the reader into the author's world and makes the story more personal and more interesting.
The essay is essentially a story about something that has happened. The author must provide sufficient details about the people, places, and events so that the reader gains a clear understanding of the topic. For example, if the author "stood timidly"while the teacher "smiled" and was "patient."These words indicate the author's fears and the sense of security provided by the teacher who helped the author conquorher fear.
WRITING DIALOGUE Set off spoken dialogue with commas and place quotation marks around it: “That was quite a magnificent trick,” said David Blaine. The teacher exclaimed,“I’ve had enough!” “This coffee table,” remarked the old man,“was a gift from Winston Churchhill after the war.”
REMEMBER: • Hook the reader and set the focus of your essay in your introduction. • Organize your writing logically. • DETAIL, DETAIL, DETAIL • Add personal thoughts. • Use descriptive, vivid vocabulary to “paint” the scene. • Use dialogue where necessary, and punctuate it correctly. • Reflect on the larger meaning of your experience.
