Narrative Writing: "Show Don't Tell" Technique By: Dinzei Maureen Marris
Narrative Writing: "Show Don't Tell by Dinzei Maureen Marris What Is Narrative Writing? Narrative writing is writing that tells a story or describes a sequence of events involving characters, a setting and a plot. A narrative can be: * real or imaginary; * written in the first person or third person; * serious, humorous, mysterious or exciting. Simple Narrative Structure Beginning → Development → Climax → Resolution For example : Beginning: A boy discovers that he has lost his phone. Development: He searches everywhere for it. Climax : He discovers that someone has taken it. Resolution : He finds the person responsible and gets his phone back. Features of Narrative Writing 1. Characters The people, animals or other beings involved in the story. 2. Setting The place and time where the story happens. 3. Plot The sequence of events in the story. 4. Conflict The problem or struggle faced by a character. 5. Climax The most exciting, important or tense point of the story. 6. Reso...
