Narrative Writing

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What does 'setting' mean in a story?

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The place and time in which events happen in a story.

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What is a 'narrator'?

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A character or voice that tells the story.

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What is the importance of descriptive words in narrative writing?

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They add detail to the story.

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What is 'dialogue'?

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The conversation between characters.

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What is '1st person' point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is '3rd person limited' point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator tells the story from the viewpoint of one character.

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What is '3rd person omniscient' point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What are 'transition words'?

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Words that help connect ideas and guide the reader through the story.

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What does 'chronological order' mean?

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The arrangement of events in the order they occur.

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What is the purpose of a 'plot' in a story?

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To outline the sequence of events and conflicts in the narrative.