Storytelling Techniques
Starting the narrative by beginning in the middle, or end, instead of the beginning
What is "in media res"?
These words or phrases help connect ideas and paragraphs smoothly
What are transition words and phrases?
When receiving peer feedback, this demeanor is essential for authors to have to benefit fully from the session
What is an open mind?
If a narrative's mood is described as 'eerie,' it most likely uses this type of language style
What is dark or suspenseful language?
An activity designed to "brain dump" and get started on a writing assignment
What is free writing?
An object, character, or event that represents a deeper meaning is known as this
What is a symbol?
A type of transition that signals a conclusion or summary of ideas
What is "in summary" or "to conclude"?
Authors should consider this process after receiving feedback, which involves assessing and incorporating suggestions
What is revision?
Attributing human traits to non-human objects is known as this figure of speech
What is "personification"?
A template that ensures your argument says something interesting and new
What is the Magic Thesis Statement?
Providing detailed action sequences to slow pacing is known as creating a sense of this
What is suspense?
The organization of ideas so they make the most sense to the reader
What is logical flow?
A common difficulty in peer review is when feedback focuses too heavily on this, rather than content and ideas
What is grammar or small errors?
This aspect refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, often conveyed through word choice
What is tone?
A pre-writing, organizational tool for when you are turning a free-write or rough draft into a more polished piece
What is a reverse outline?
This element of a narrative involves characters speaking to each other
What is dialogue?
The sentence that contains the central theme of a paragraph
What is a topic sentence?
What is "describe, evaluate, and suggest"?
Identify the sense primarily engaged in: "The crackling fire warmed the chilly night air"
What is sound or hearing?
A statement that explains why a piece of writing matters
What is the "so what?"
A recurring symbol that carries thematic significance is often referred to as this
What is a motif / overarching theme?
The repetition of key-terms and phrases to guide your reader
What is pragmatic structure?
Effective feedback often includes this kind of suggestion, offering specific advice for correcting issues
What are actionable suggestions?
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
What is metaphor?
Beginning and ending an essay with the same main idea, phrase, word, or symbol
What is bookending / a pragmatic structure?