Narrative Writing Pacing

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Varying sentence length in narrative writing

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Using a combination of short and long sentences

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How can dialogue control narrative pace?

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By adjusting the length and speed of conversations.

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Build tension in narrative writing by varying sentence and paragraph length.

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Varying the length and structure of sentences and paragraphs.

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Using sensory details slows narrative pace by providing vivid descriptions of surroundings, actions, and emotions.

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Vivid descriptions of characters' surroundings, actions, and emotions through sensory details.

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Purpose of cutting unnecessary details in narrative writing?

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Maintain a faster pace and keep the reader engaged.

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Not a way to vary sentence length in narrative writing:

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Using the same sentence structure repeatedly

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Dialogue speeds up narrative pace by creating urgency and immediacy.

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Creating a sense of urgency and immediacy.

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Build tension in narrative writing by varying sentence and paragraph length.

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Varying the length and structure of sentences and paragraphs

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Use sensory details to maintain a fast narrative pace by creating urgency and immediacy.

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Creating a sense of urgency and immediacy.

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Purpose of cutting unnecessary details in narrative writing?

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Maintain a faster pace.