Introduction to Narrative Writing

What is narrative writing?

• A form of writing that focuses on scientific research

• A form of writing that only includes dialogue

• A form of writing where the author tells a story or recounts an event.

• A form of writing that is only used in poetry

What are the key elements of a narrative writing piece?

• Characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution

• Theme, symbolism, foreshadowing

• Introduction, climax, conclusion

• Dialogue, description, action

Explain the difference between first-person and third-person narrative point of view.

• First-person uses 'I' or 'we', while third-person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

• First-person uses 'my' or 'our', while third-person uses 'your' or 'yours'.

• First-person uses 'you' or 'your', while third-person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

• First-person uses 'this' or 'these', while third-person uses 'that' or 'those'.

Why is it important to establish a setting in a narrative writing?

• To create a sense of time and place and help readers visualize the events.

• To limit the creativity of the writer and restrict the story

• To save time and avoid unnecessary details

• To confuse the readers and make the story more interesting

What is the purpose of including dialogue in a narrative writing?

• To develop characters, advance the plot, and create a sense of immediacy and authenticity.

• To provide unnecessary details

• To confuse the readers

• To slow down the pace of the story

Describe the structure of a typical narrative writing piece.

• It includes characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution.

• It is only about the characters and setting.

• It does not have any conflict.

• It includes only the plot and resolution.

How does a writer create a strong character in a narrative writing?

• By making the character's actions and decisions inconsistent

• By giving the character no clear motivation or backstory

• By giving the character depth, complexity, and a clear motivation.

• By making the character one-dimensional and predictable

Explain the concept of 'show, don't tell' in narrative writing.

• Avoid using any sensory details and focus on explaining the emotions of the characters

• Use abstract and vague language to create a sense of mystery

• Provide a straightforward summary of the events without any descriptive details

• Use descriptive language and vivid details to allow the reader to experience the story through their senses.

What is the significance of a strong conclusion in a narrative writing?

• It distracts from the main idea and weakens the impact of the narrative.

• It confuses the reader and leaves the story open-ended.

• It provides closure to the story and reinforces the main idea.

• It adds unnecessary details and drags out the story.

How does narrative writing differ from other types of writing such as expository or persuasive writing?

• Narrative writing includes storytelling elements such as characters, setting, and plot.

• Narrative writing does not include any descriptive details

• Narrative writing does not involve any characters or plot

• Narrative writing focuses on providing facts and evidence