Narrative Elements Review

Narrative Elements Review

Let's review elements of narrative writing- POV

• Point of View (POV or Perspective)- Who is telling the story and why?

• 1st Person- Narrator is a part of the story & is also telling the story (Pronoun- I, me, we, us). Ex. I poured my mother a glass of ice-cold milk.

• 2nd Person- As the reader, you place yourself directly in the head space of a particular character (Pronoun- You). This is the least used POV. Ex. You instruct the chief of police to bring the prisoner to your office.

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Let's Review Narrative Writing- POV

• 3rd Person- The narrator is outside the story but has insight to the character(s) (Pronouns- He, They). Limited- The narrator can only reveal the thoughts, feelings, and understanding of a single character at any given time. Omniscient- The narrator is all-knowing — meaning that they’re able to reveal anything that is happening, has happened, or will happen in the world of the story.

• Ex. He knew that that turkey sandwich was his.

• Ex. Little did the twins realize, they were both being watched.

Multiple Choice

Bring me the prisoner,” I told my chief of police.

What is the POV

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person Limited

• 3rd Person Omniscient

Multiple Choice

He thought that Sarah was fantastic, but she didn't think the same of him.

What is the POV?

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person Limited

• 3rd Person Omniscient

Multiple Choice

Karen couldn't tell if her boss was lying.

What is the POV

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person Limited

• 3rd Person Omniscient

Let's review narrative elements

• Theme- What lessons do the characters learn? At the end of the story, what is the main takeaway?

• Conflict- Motivates characters, affects the plot, and ultimately dictates the theme of a narrative

• Plot- The sequence of events in a narrative. In other words the five plot elements: the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action & resolution

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The Tortoise & the Hare

A speedy hare bragged about how fast he could run. He challenged Tortoise to a race, and all of the animals in the forest gathered to watch. When the race started, Hare ran very quickly down the road, while Tortoise plodded along slowly. Hare yelled back to him, “You will never win this race! You are too slow!” Then, Hare decided he had time to rest, and he fell asleep. Tortoise continued to move along slowly, and while Hare slept, he passed Hare and headed toward the finish line. The other animals cheered loudly for Tortoise as he got closer. When their cheers woke Hare up, he could see that Tortoise was almost at the finish line. He tried to catch up to Tortoise, but it was too late. Tortoise won the race. All of the animals cheered, and Hare no longer bragged about how fast he could run. He had learned a lesson.

Narrative Elements- The Tortoise & the Hare

• POV- 3rd Person- The narrator is outside of the story

• Conflict- The hare has challenged the tortoise to a race

• Plot- Exposition- Hare brags about running fast & challenges the tortoise. Rising Action- Hare and tortoise race; the Hare decides to take a nap not concerned with the tortoise beating him; the Tortoise slowly & steadily continues to run. Climax- Tortoise passes Hare while he sleeps and wins the race. Falling Action- The animals cheer for Tortoise. Resolution- Hare has learned a lesson about bragging.

• Theme- Slow & steady wins the race or Success is not always about speed.