Narrative Craft
What is narrative writing?
This writing style tells a story about what happened and why it mattered.
What is sensory detail?
This literary device helps the writer convey/communicate how the reader should see, hear, smell, taste, or feel a moment.
What is descriptive writing?
Paints a picture for the reader using sensory detail.
What is voice?
This is the writer’s unique sound or personality on the page.
What is a topic sentence?
the main idea of a paragraph, usually the first sentence, that tells the reader what the paragraph will be about, guiding them and supporting the overall essay
Does narrative writing focus on one meaningful moment or many events?
one meaningful moment
What is imagery?
visually descriptive language that appeals to the five senses.
What is expository writing?
Explains something to the reader by providing information evidence.
True or False: Good narratives often blend more than one writing style.
True
What is the body or middle part of the essay?
The part of a narrative shows what happened using action and detail.
What part of a narrative shows what the writer learned or realized?
The reflection
Which sentence uses stronger imagery?
A) I was cold.
B) The wind cut through my hoodie and stung my hands.
b
What is persuasive writing?
Used to convince your reader by making them care or believe.
Which of these is a stronger verb?
A) went
B) charged
👉 B
A strong narrative ending often does this instead of just stopping.
Reflects, echoes an image, or looks forward