Narrative Writing Skills

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What is dialogue?

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A conversation between/amongst characters.

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Who is the person that tells a story?

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Narrator.

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What point of view uses the signal words: I, me, my, mine, we, us?

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First person.

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Which sentence has proper punctuation & capitalization?

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Sandy screamed, "It's a snow day!"

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What is an example of indirect characterization?

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Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously.

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What is the purpose of a narrator in a story?

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To tell the story and provide perspective.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

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Direct characterization explicitly describes a character, while indirect characterization shows a character's traits through actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

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What is the significance of setting in narrative writing?

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Setting establishes the time and place of the story, influencing the mood and events.

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What is a theme in narrative writing?

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The central idea or message conveyed through the story.

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What are the three main points of view in narrative writing?

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First person, second person, and third person.