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What is a narrative?

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.

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What is a narrative?

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  1. What is a narrative? Notes for the academic narrative essay

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Narratives can be found in a number of disciplines. Journalists use first-hand narratives of experiences, or eyewitness accounts, as sources for their reporting.

  6. An academic narrative essay is a storythat makes a point.

  7. An academic narrative essay… is told from a first-person point of view (I, we)

  8. An academic narrative essay… makes and supports a point (a thesis)

  9. An academic narrative essay… • The thesisshould not be a “moral of the story” nor should it be advice to your audience. Leave the cute advice to me!

  10. An academic narrative essay… • The thesisshould simply state the impact the incident/event had on your life. • It could also state what you learned or gained from the experience.

  11. 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!

  12. An academic narrative essay… is filled with precise and eye-catching detail

  13. An academic narrative essay… uses Vivid action verbs and modifiers

  14. An academic narrative essay… uses conflict and sequence(as does any story) Narratives generally present conflict and involve action.

  15. An academic narrative essay… may use dialogue Dialogue enhances the narrative essay, bringing others to life.

  16. 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

  17. Start brainstorming now! End of presentation.

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