Narrative

Writing

Presented by: Aye

sha M

aqbool

Let’s uncover the secrets of

narrative writing.

Narrative Writing•Narrative writing tells a story•When you are asked to write a short story, or asked to do some "creative writing", you are doing what is called "Narrative Writing."• A narrative story is containing specific elements that work together to create interest for not only the author but also the reader

Elements of Narrative WritingPlot

Characters

SettingStyle

Theme

PlotA series of

incidents that are related to one another,

what happens in a story, or the frame of the narrative

It includes 6 stages:

ExpositionConflict

Rising action Climax

Falling actionResolution

Exposition

Exposition

The exposition is the part of the story when the character(s) and setting are introduced

Conflict

ExpositionConflict

Conflict is a struggle or problem. This addssuspense and excitement to a story.

Four major types of conflict

Rising Action

Rising action are the events that increase thetension. These events lead to the climax.

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ClimaxClimax

ExpositionConflictRising Action

• It is the turning point of the narrative• Usually at the climax you can foreshadow the story’s ending

Falling action

ExpositionConflictRising Actio

nClimax

Falling Action

Falling action is when the tension decreasesand everything begins to settle down.

Resolution

ExpositionConflictRising Actio

nClimaxFalling Action

Resolution is when the conflict has been solvedand usually indicates the ending… and possiblyeven “happily ever after”.

Resolution

Characters

The people Animals

Or imaginary creatures that take part in a

story

Types of Characters

The main character or hero of the story that is most central to the action of the story

Protagonist

The person or thing working against the protagonist, or hero, in the story or the villain

Antagonist

These are the characters that change throughout the story, may it be from being good to bad or vice versa

Round Characters

These are the characters that do not change throughout the story

Flat Characters

Setting•The time and place in which the action occurs•Look for clues in the opening paragraphs of the story or novel•Allows the readers to visualize the scenes and the characters in those scenes•Although the setting may be clear for the author, he/she must create a picture for the readers

Style•The figurative language (similes, metaphors, etc.), sensory imagery, vivid verbs, strong sentences, dialogue, and point of view that makes each author unique•Every student has his/her own style and technique. Although we have the same topic, everyone will write differently

First Person point of view• The story is told by one of the characters in the story• Character speaks directly to the reader• The character uses the pronouns I and we•Helps author to reveal thoughts and feelings in an intimate way• 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.

Third person point of view• The story is told by the narrator who stands outside of the story and observes the events as they unfold• The narrator uses the pronouns she, he, and they• The narrator can see inside their minds• The narrator knows what they are thinking and feeling• E.g. Humpty Dumpty: Humpty Dumpty is sitting calmly on top of the sandstone wall, gazing at the horizon. He wonders whether he might fall off and hurt himself.

Sensory Imagery•Using the five senses when writing a narrative•Words and phrases that help readers see, hear, taste, feel, or smell what the author is describing•Example:•Visual: Huge trees in the dark forest•Taste: Sweet and juicy oranges

Metaphor• If we write a comparison between two things and omit the word ‘like’ then we are using a metaphor•Example:•He proved a lion in the fight

Theme• A theme is a message revealed in the story• It may be directly stated, like in a fable where the moral is told at the conclusion• It may be indirect, leaving the reader to decide the story’s message• There can be more than one theme for a narrative

Thank You!

Best of luck and enjoy

writing!