Narrative Techiques

What is dialogue?

• A formal speech by a single person.
• A method of storytelling.
• A technique that helps the reader achieve a better understanding of the characters.

• A type of written work.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is inner monologue?

• Inner monologue is a conversation with other people.
• Unspoken thoughts by a character that help the reader achieve a better understanding of a character's feelings.

• Inner monologue is the external expression of feelings.
• Inner monologue refers to the thoughts expressed in writing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is narration?

• Narration helps connect dialogue between characters by saying what's going on.

• Narration is the process of summarizing a text.
• Narration refers to the visual elements of a film.
• Narration is the act of reading silently.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

What is pacing when you're talking about narrative techniques?

• Pacing is the use of dialogue in a narrative.
• Pacing controls the speed at which a scene's sequence of events as it unfolds.

• Pacing is the number of characters in a story.
• Pacing refers to the emotional tone of a narrative.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What is a description in narrative techniques?

• A description slows the story down so that important details can be highlighted.

• A description focuses solely on dialogue between characters.
• A description is a summary of the plot.
• A description is an analysis of the author's writing style.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is sentence variation in narrative techniques?

• Sentence variation emphasizes certain moments, creates interest, and can control pacing by using different types of sentences.

• Sentence variation is only about using complex vocabulary.
• Sentence variation is irrelevant to reader engagement.
• Sentence variation limits the narrative structure.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10