Narrative Writing Terms
Time and place in which the action of the story takes place
Setting
The most important thing the passage is about.
Main Idea
Brainstorm your _________, choose a strong topic, stick to the topic so the so your writing is clear and make sense.
Ideas
Two words that mean the same thing are known as
Synonyms
Comparing one thing to another using "like" or "as"; indirect comparison
Simile
Major struggle between characters or between opposing forces; problems to be overcome
Conflict
Before I read a text I can look at the _________ to help me determine the main idea.
Title of the Passage
My writing has a strong beginning.
I put things in order so my writing makes sense.
My writing has a strong ending.
This demonstrates I have ______________
Organization.
The protagonist and antagonist are both _________ in a story
Characters
Comparing two different things without a comparison word; direct comparison (is, are, was, were)
Metaphor
Plot
While I read a passage I can look at repeated ______, ideas and information to determine the main idea
Words
I choose ________ carefully.
I use strong ____________ to paint a picture in the reader's mind.
I use juicy ________ to make my writing sparkle.
Words
The time and location of a story is the...
The main idea or message of the story that the author wants the reader to know.
Theme
High point of interest or suspense and action in the story; the point that is most critical to the main character or conflict of the story
Climax
The author's lesson is also known as the _____
Theme
My writing flows smoothly and is easy to read.
I start each sentence differently.
I have long AND short sentences.
I am demonstrating ________ ____________
Sentence Fluency
What does it mean to summarize?
To give the main points of the passage.
Events from a story preceding the climax where various problems arise, the explanation and complications that lead to the climax.
Rising Action
The end of the story; a satisfying conclusion to the story.
Resolution
The main idea will be found in a complete sentence. Also known as the....
Topic Sentence
Write so your words sound like you, your ideas and feelings, and let readers really understand you. Use your _____________
Voice
To draw a conclusion after reading all information given to predict what will happen is to....
Infer
The use of sensory words (sight, sound, smell, taste, feel) to describe an object or person
Imagery