Narrative Writing Vocabulary Flashcard

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Definition of a narrative?

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A type of writing that tells a story.

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Purpose of an introduction in a narrative?

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To grab the reader's attention and introduce important information.

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What is a hook in a narrative?

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Something exciting used at the beginning to grab the reader's attention.

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Characters in a narrative

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People, animals, or creatures that can think, feel, and act.

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Events in a narrative?

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The big moments or action parts in a story.

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Setting of a narrative

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Location and time where the story takes place

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Dialogue in a narrative

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Conversation between characters in a story

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Descriptive details in a narrative

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Help the reader understand what something is like or how a character feels.

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Sensory details in a narrative

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Details that use the 5 senses: sight, sound, taste, smell, touch.

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Purpose of a conclusion in a narrative?

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Brings the story to a sensible end.