Nonfiction Narrative Elements

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What does the author's tone indicate?

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The author's tone tells us how the author feels.

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What affects the tone of a passage?

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The author's word choice affects the tone of a passage.

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What should you write first in a body paragraph?

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You should write a connected idea to the last thing in the paragraph before.

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What element of narrative nonfiction indicates the speed of the story?

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Pacing shows us a dragging story or a rushing story.

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What is the climax in a story?

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The climax is the point where the problem or conflict in the story comes to a head.

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Define 'narrative nonfiction'.

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Narrative nonfiction is a genre that tells a true story using the elements of fiction.

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What is 'pacing' in narrative nonfiction?

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Pacing refers to the speed at which a story unfolds.

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What role does 'word choice' play in writing?

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Word choice affects the tone and clarity of the writing.

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What is the purpose of the 'exposition' in a story?

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The exposition introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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What is 'rising action' in a narrative?

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Rising action includes the events that lead up to the climax.