NARRATIVE and DESCRIPTIVE TEST REVIEW

What is Narrative Writing? Define Narrative Writing Cite some examples of Narrative writing List a few items that are not examples of Narrative writing.

Narrative Shape & Purpose 2 What needs to be determined first when writing a Narrative-Descriptive essay, Purpose or Audience? Explain

Narrative Thesis Statement 3 Where should the thesis statement be placed within a Narrative-Descriptive Essay? Explain What is the ‘key’ to good narration?

Narrative Point of View(s) 4 Within a Narrative-Descriptive essay the teller or speaker of a personal experience- the one who was there- is also known as….

Narrative Point of View(s)4 What are the two Points of View (POVs) of Narrative-Descriptive writing? Cite some of the components of each Point of View.

Narrative Tense- Pros and Cons5 What are the two verb tenses used within Narrative-Descriptive writing? List some of the Pros and Cons of each tense.

Questions to Answer 6 What are the 5 w’s a 1h? Do each of these questions need to be addressed within Narrative-Descriptive writing?

Importance of Information 7 Do good story-tellers like to have more information or less information at their disposal? Why?

The Two Narration Strategies 8 What are the two types of Narration strategy? Explain some of the components of each.

The Two Narration Strategies 8 Summary Scene Visualizing an event as if you were there Extended version of an event You portray people and events using dialogue and description Takes up a lot of time and a lot of space Just the essentials; no great detail is provided. Concise version of an event You simply mention people and events Takes way less time and uses fewer words.

Organizing a Narrative 9 What is the simplest approach to organizing a Narrative-Descriptive essay? Explain Why?

Flashbacks, Transitions, Dialogue 10 Describe how Flashbacks, Transitions, and Dialogue are extremely important to Narrative-Descriptive writing.

Verbs, Imagery, Tone 11 Describe the importance of Verbs, Imagery and Ton e in terms of Narrative-Descriptive writing. How should they be used within and essay?

Two Purposes for Using Description What are the two purposes for using description? Explain some of the components of each.

Two Purposes for Using Description 2 Convey Info without Bias or Emotion Convey Info with Feeling and Emotion Writing is objective- impartial and functional Describe subject clearly but leave out emotions Make something under- standable/recognizable Think text books/directions Writing is subjective- emotional and personal Biases and personal feelings are needed and essential How we choose to convey our information is ultimately dependent upon what?

Writing with Description 3 What does Description do for writing in terms of clarity, characters, settings, and tone/mood?

Dominant Impression In reference to Narrative –Descriptive writing, what is the Dominant Impression? Provide some additional information.

Memorable Description7 Memorable description is in the details, so be sure to include which elements of writing?