Narrative and Descriptive Essays

What is the main purpose of a narrative essay?

• To tell a story

• To describe a person, place, or thing

• To provide an argument

• To summarize a topic

Which point of view is commonly used in narrative essays?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person

• Omniscient

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What is a key characteristic of descriptive essays?

• Use of vivid language and sensory details

• Inclusion of a plot and characters

• Focus on a chronological sequence

• Use of persuasive arguments

What type of linking words are often used in narrative essays?

• Then, next, finally

• Similarly, in addition, for example

• However, therefore, consequently

• Moreover, furthermore, additionally

How are descriptive essays typically organized?

• By spatial order or importance

• Chronologically

• By cause and effect

• By problem and solution