Perspectives & Narratives: Writing Tools

What does "perspective" in storytelling refer to?

• The setting of the story

• The main character's name

• Different ways of looking at or thinking about something

• The time period in which the story is set

Which of the following is an example of "showing" in writing?

• "She felt really sad."

• "Tears welled up in her eyes, and her voice trembled."

• "He was extremely happy."

• "The room was beautifully decorated."

What does "focus" in a story mean?

• The main idea or theme of the story

• The main character's name

• Paying special attention to one thing more than everything else

• The location where the story takes place

Which of the following is an example of "telling" in writing?

• "She was very scared."

• "Her heart raced as she stepped into the dark forest."

• "He smiled with delight."

• "The house was big and old."

Match the story element with its example.

• She ran like the wind.

• Action

• Paying special attention to one thing

• Focus

• A story about a person

• Tone

• "Hi, I'm Chelsea."

• Narrative

• Humorous

• Dialogue

What is dialogue in a story? Please give an example of dialogue.

Write a sentence telling someone's feelings. Then write the same sentence as showing.

In a story, what do we mean by "perspectives"?

• The main character's name

• Different ways of looking at or thinking about something

• The setting of the story

• The time period in which the story is set

What is the primary role of tone in a narrative, and how does it influence the reader's experience?

• Tone sets the pace of the story and increases tension.
  

• Tone provides a summary of the plot.
  

• Tone conveys the author's attitude and shapes the mood of the story, affecting reader emotions.
  

• Tone introduces new characters and settings.

In storytelling, what does it mean to "focus" on something, and why is it important for creating emphasis in a narrative?

• Focus means describing every detail of a scene, making it more vivid.
  

• Focus is when a story zooms out to show the big picture.
  

• Focus involves paying special attention to one thing more than everything else in order to direct the reader's or audience's attention and create emphasis.
  

• Focus is about telling rather than showing to quickly convey information.