what is a narrative?
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What is a narrative?. Notes for the academic narrative essay. A narrative is a story. . A story is a sequence of events told or recounted. Most stories contain people or “characters.” Narratives can be true or fictitious or both. . Narratives can be found in a number of disciplines. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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What is a narrative?
Notes for the academic narrative essay
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A narrative is a story. • A story is a sequence of events
told or recounted. • Most stories contain people or
“characters.” • Narratives can be true or
fictitious or both.
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Narratives can be found in a number of disciplines.
For example, medical professionals study patient narratives —sometimes called case studies —to better understand a medical condition from a patient’s point of view.
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Narratives can be found in a number of disciplines.
Law enforcement officials write down witnesses’, victims’, and suspects’ narratives—or statements—in order to piece together an incident as accurately as possible.
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Narratives can be found in a number of disciplines.
Journalists use first-hand narratives of experiences, or eyewitness accounts, as sources for their reporting.
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An academic
narrative essay is a story
that makes a point.
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An academic narrative essay…
is told from a first-person
point of view (I, we)
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An academic narrative essay…
makes and supports a point
(a thesis)
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An academic narrative essay…
• The thesis should not be a “moral of the story” nor should it be advice to your audience.
Leave the cute advice to me!
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An academic narrative essay…
• The thesis should simply state the impact the incident/event had on your life.
• It could also state what you learned or gained from the experience.
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An academic narrative essay…
• Your thesis should not be a cliché: –“I learned to cherish every day
because tomorrow is not promised to anyone.”
Cliché!!! AVOID!
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An academic narrative essay…
is filled with precise and eye-catching detail
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uses Vividaction verbs andmodifiers
An academic narrative essay…
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uses conflict
and sequence (as
does any story)
An academic narrative essay…
Narratives generally present conflict and involve action.
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may use
dialogue
An academic narrative essay…
Dialogue enhances the narrative essay, bringing others to life.
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Guidelines for Narrative Essay:
• Length: 2-3 pages, MLA format
• Structure: Your narrative must have an explicit thesis supported by a personal experience story written in 1st person.
• Audience: Your classmates
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Start brainstorming now!
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