Narrative Writing Revising and Editing

What is point of view?

• A struggle or clash between two opposing characters, forces, or emotions.

• The vantage point from which a writer tells a story.

• The series of related events that make up a story, its underlying structure.

• One who tells, or narrates, a story.

In writing what is "tone"?

• The attitude a writer takes toward the reader, a subject, or a character.

• The technical aspects of writing specific to the subject or topic.

• Your unique personality on paper.

• A clearly defined action assigned to or expected of a person.

True of False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story.

• True

• False

Why should we use descriptive words in our narrative essays?

• Because it is fun

• They "paint a picture" for our readers

• Because my teacher told me to

• I do not know

The _________________ is the conflict's conclusion. This is where the protagonist finally overcomes the conflict, learns to accept it, or is ultimately defeated by it. Regardless, this is where the journey ends.

• Setup

• Rising Tension

• Climax

• Resolution

Climax is...

• The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story

• Settings and character

• The solution to the problem

• Events that lead to the most exciting point of the story

Which are examples of narratives?

• Fairy tales

• Crime Fiction

• Adventure stories

• All of the above

What is the purpose of revising in narrative writing?

• To correct grammatical errors

• To improve the story's content and structure

• To add more characters

• To finalize the story's title

Which of the following is a key aspect of editing in narrative writing?

• Developing the plot

• Checking for spelling and punctuation errors

• Creating character backstories

• Designing the book cover

In narrative writing, what does 'show, don't tell' mean?

• Describe actions and emotions through vivid details

• Tell the reader everything directly

• Use more dialogue

• Include more background information