Narrative Writing Vocabulary

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A narrative is...

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a story

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Time and place

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Setting

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Order of events

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Sequence

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An event that triggers another.

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Cause and effect

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Words or phrases that connect ideas in writing.

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Transition

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Clear and orderly presentation of ideas in writing

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Coherence

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A struggle between opposing forces

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Conflict

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A writing that describes an incident with personal reflection.

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Narrative

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The perspective of a story (ex: first person, third person)

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Point of view

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Meaning or emotion associated with a word beyond its literal definition.

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Connotation