Narrative Writing

The setting refers to the __________________ and ______________ in which your story takes place.

• time

• order

• location

This person is the main character of your story. He or she has a CLEAR goal to accomplish or a conflict to overcome

• Central Character

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Minor Character

This person, place, thing, or situation stands between the main character and their ultimate goal.

• Minor Character

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

______________ drives the story. It creates tension and builds suspense.

• Setting

• Plot

• Conflict

Dialogue is 

• Action at the end of the story
• The conversation between characters
• Authors point of view
• Chronological order

What is the purpose of a narrative?

• To give the reader information
• To persuade readers
• To tell a story
• To describe characters

True or False.  It is a good idea to "hook" reader at the beginning of the story.

• False
• True

A personal narrative is about...

• someone else's life
• a small moment in your life
• a bird's eye view
• your family

The first step of the writing process is called ______.

• planning

• drafting

• revising

• editing

Writing the first version of a writer's work is called ______.

• planning

• drafting

• revising

• editing