Narrative Nuggets
Sensory Language
What are descriptive words that make the reader's 5 senses come alive?
terry and louis went to central park last july.
Terry and Louis went to Central Park last July.
Run-on or Complete: My cat was upset all day he didn't get canned food for breakfast.
Run-on sentence
Write this another way: I shot the ball into the hoop.
Varies. i.e. The ball flew towards the hoop when I shot it.
“what time is it in china?” i asked my Dad.
“What time is it in China?” I asked my dad.
R/C: We followed the map we ended up in Canada instead.
Complete
Different types to start a new paragraph
If the setting (time OR place) changes; If a new person starts speaking (dialogue); If the topic changes; To emphasize something for dramatic effect
The setting of "Big Boy."
What is (pending Mr. S's approval)?
T/F: Pet names should be capitalized.
True
R/C: She didn't want to miss her meeting she made sure she left early.
Run-on
The words that are spoken aloud by characters
What is dialogue?
The name of the structure used for charting plot.
What is a story mountain?
In between changes in setting you should have ___
What are transitions?
i i'm i've i'd
I I'm I've I'd
"Write from your heart," she said. "It's the best way to reach the reader."
No mistakes!
Ways to develop a character in a narrative
What thoughts, feelings, actions, and dialogue? (Also traits, emotions, etc)
What is the climax?
A switch in time that goes backwards in the character's mind
What is a flashback?
i asked my Brother, "what do you want for dinner?"
I asked my brother, "What do you want for dinner?"
"are you joining us today? She" asked.
"Are you joining us today?" she asked.