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Narration
a story that is told to make a point
Description
a story that evokes the senses to create a picture with sensory detail
Purpose One
Introduce or illustrate a complicated subject (Ex. Crucible’s commentary of authoritarianism)
Purpose Two
Analyze a topic or theme
Purpose Three
Autobiographical or historical writing to explain an impact; autobiography is never a purpose on its own
Purpose Four
Entertainment
Audience Tasks
Determine the audience’s prior knowledge on the topic
Determine the audience’s expectations
Use 1 and 2 to determine the amount of detail and context needed
An experience and an essay about an experience
are not the same thing
To write an essay on an experience
Locate the central conflict
Plot arrangement/order - best for the purpose
Pace based on the events integral to purpose
Selection of detail - objective versus subjective (sensory, depth)
P.O.V - help purpose
Important Points - 1
Focus on the conflict
Important Points - 2
Vary the pace to keep writing interesting
Important Points - 3
Select details to help readers experience the dramatic elements of your narrative
Important Points - 4
Consistent p.o.v to show narrator’s position
Important Points - 5
Render events to best illustrate story’s purpose
