1. Chapter 4 – Narration (pages 71 and 72)
Tells a story
Purpose: simply to recount events or create a particular mood or impression
“Present a sequence of events for the purpose of supporting a thesis.”
Chapter 5 – Description (pages )
Objective Description
Subjective Description

2. For the purpose of discussion:
Compare and contrast the style in “Shooting an Elephant” and “Finishing School.” Work can be done in your spiral notebook.
Remember: You are NOT comparing content
Note the mixed style of narration and description
Possible questions to ask:
On what senses do the authors rely?
How do they keep their narratives moving?
How much of themselves do they inject into their essays?