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What is a flashback?
A technique that takes readers back to an earlier event before the current story moment.
Where might writers choose to express the thesis in a narrative essay?
Either at the beginning before the story, or in the conclusion as a reflection or lesson.
5. What is an unreliable narrator?
A. A narrator who always tells the truth
B. A narrator who can’t be trusted
C. A narrator who knows everything
D. A narrator who describes setting only
Answer: B
What are the two types of narratives?
Extended narrative and brief narrative.
How can sensory details improve a narrative?
They create vivid imagery that helps readers imagine the setting, characters, and action.
What is foreshadowing?
Clues or hints about what will happen later.
What is an extended narrative?
A long episode that illustrates or supports an essay’s main idea.
Why must writers avoid using a “phony voice”?
Because authenticity makes the story more believable and impactful.
Why might an author use dialogue?
To show characters speaking and reveal their traits.
What is a brief narrative?
A short incident used within a paragraph to support or explain a point.
What makes a description effective in narrative writing?
Specific, vivid details that allow the reader to clearly imagine the scene.
What is pacing?
The speed at which the story progresses.
What is the first step in writing an effective narrative essay?
Knowing your purpose- What you want to accomplish by telling the story.
2. Which point of view uses “I,” “me,” and “my”?
A. Third-person omniscient
B. First-person
C. Second-person
D. Third-person limited
Answer: B
What does chronological order mean?
Events are told in the order they happened.