Unit 1 Creative Writing Terms and Concepts

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Voice

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The unique style and personality of the narrator or author in a story.

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Perspective

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The point of view from which the story is told.

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Narration

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The act of telling a story or describing events.

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Tone

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The feeling or attitude the writer shows through their words (e.g., serious, funny, sad).

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Point of View

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The position of the narrator in relation to the story (first-person, second-person, third-person).

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First-person

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A narrator who is a character in the story and uses “I” or “we.”

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Second-person

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A narrator who speaks directly to the reader using “you.”

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Third-person

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A narrator who is outside the story and uses “he,” “she,” or “they.”

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Consistency

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Keeping the same style, tone, or point of view throughout the story.

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Engagement

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How much the reader is interested and involved in the story.