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    Elements of

    Narrative
    Writing
    Choice Writing Assignment
    Quarter 1
    The Seven Elements:
     Plot
     Setting
     Atmosphere
     Characterization
     Theme
     Pointof View
     Figurative Language &Literary Devices
    Plot
     Whathappens in the story; the events that occur
    from beginning to end.
     All plots have a conflict, which is a struggle between
    forces. Common conflict choices are:
     Human vs. Human
     Human vs. Nature
     Human vs. Society
     Human vs. Him/Herself
    Setting
     TheWHEN and WHERE the story occurs (time
    and place).
     Place: The geographical location; where does the
    action of the story take place?
     Time: When is the story taking place? (historical
    period, time of day, year, etc.)
    Setting
     Weather Conditions: Is it hot and sunny? Rainy
    and cold? Snowing, etc.
     Social Conditions: What is the daily life of the
    characters like? Does the story mention
    mannerisms, clothing ,dialect, etc. of a particular
    place?
    Characterization
     Protagonist: The main character or “hero” of the
    story. The character whose actions form the basis
    of the plot.
     Antagonist: The character who opposes the
    protagonist and/or creates obstacles for him/her.
    Also can be the forces that work against
    protagonist's success (ex. Protagonist’s own
    character flaws/traits)
    Characterization
     Dynamic (or Round) Character: A character that
    changes throughout story; is complex and has
    many sides.
     Static (or flat) Character: A character that never
    changes throughout the story; is one-sided.
    Atmosphere
     Atmosphere or Mood: The feeling the created
    during the story. Is it bright and cheery, or dark
    and frightening? This element can stay throughout
    the story or evolve over time and change.
    Theme
     The main point or central idea around which the
    story is focused.
     Can be a statement about life or human nature that is
    explicitly conveyed or implied.
     Can be the author’s message or central insight the
    he/she is trying to communicate through the story.
     Like a moral to a story.
     Examples: love, hate, betrayal, friendship, etc.
    Point of View
     Position or positions from which a literary work is
    told to the reader.
     First Person Narration: Uses “I”, “me” , “my”, etc.
     Told from the perspective of the narrator speaking
    directly about him/herself.
     Third Person Narration: Uses “he”, “she”, etc.
     Told from the perspective of an outside narrator who Is
    not a character within the story.
    Figurative Language & Literary
    Devices
     FigurativeLanguage: The use of words to affect a
    meaning other than the usual or literal meaning of
    those words.
     Literary Devices: a technique a writer uses to
    produce a special effect in their writing.
     irony, imagery, metaphor, pun, oxymoron, hyperbole,
    analogy, personification, paradox, simile, cliché,
    alliteration, onomatopoeia, allusion, assonance,
    euphemism, idiom, consonance, flashback,
    foreshadowing.
    Requirements of Your Narrative
     Plot-one common plot evident.
     Setting-place and time well established.
     Characterization-includes a protagonist and antagonist;
    more points will be given for dynamic characterization.
     Atmosphere/Mood-established early and continues
    throughout story.
     Theme-reader should easily be able to identify at least
    one major theme to the story.
     Point of View-FIRST PERSON ONLY!
    Requirements of Your Narrative
     Figurative Language & Literary Devices-
     Need to have AT LEAST 2 different literary devices used
    at least 3 times correctly in your story.
     More devices=more points!!
     Narrative may be nonfiction (true story) or fiction (not
    true).

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