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Personal Narrative

Personal Narrative. Writing that is about a person’s personal experiences written by that person. Elements of a Personal Narrative You will probably use several, but not all of these elements in your personal metaphor paper. Point of View Strong Lead Character and Setting Conflict

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Personal Narrative

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  1. PersonalNarrative Writing that is about a person’s personal experiences written by that person

  2. Elements of a Personal NarrativeYou will probably use several, but not all of these elements in your personal metaphor paper. • Point of View • Strong Lead • Character and Setting • Conflict • Dialogue and Blocking • Interior Monologue • Show Don’t Tell • Strong Conclusion

  3. Point of View • Personal narratives are written in first person point of view. • The narrator is a character in the story. • First person pronouns are used to indicate the writer is telling the story from his/her point of view.

  4. Strong Leads • A strong lead immediately grabs the reader’s attention by being out of the ordinary and exceptionally interesting. • Strong lead ideas • Short, arresting sentence • Astonishing or shocking statement or scenario • Exciting direct quotations • Flashback • Inspiring and philosophical ideas • ANY COMBINATION OF THE ABOVE

  5. Character and SettingA good narrative develops character and setting. • Character Description • Physical appearance • Personality traits • Directly stated • Shown through actions and words • Setting Description • Elaborate description of place • Imagery - sights, sounds, smells, touch, taste • Time

  6. ConflictYour paper will include some, but perhaps not all aspects of conflict as defined here. • The problem around which the narrative revolves is called the conflict. • A good personal narrative cleverly introduces the conflict, excitingly develops it, and meaningfully resolves the conflict in the end.

  7. Dialogue and Blocking • Dialogue is when characters in the narrative speak aloud to one another. • Dialogue should develop characters by giving clues about their personalities and feelings. • There are specific rules for writing dialogue. • Blocking is words that physically situate or describe what the speaker is doing as he/she speaks. • “Stop!” he shouted while angrily pounding his fists on the table.

  8. Interior Monologue • Interior monologue tells what the character is thinking and feeling inside his/her head. • It helps the reader discover more information about the character. • It is often written in italics.

  9. Show Don’t Tell • A good narrative develops the conflict and story through the use of vivid, descriptive language. • He was tall. (telling - how boring!) • His shadow loomed over my head, covering me in darkness. (showing - yay! ) • Figures of speech such as simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole are great ways to “show not tell.”

  10. Strong Conclusion • A personal narrative ends with a personal revelation. • A revelation is a big idea—an important or life-changing realization based on the narrative experience. • This revelation is often stated directly, but can be cleverly alluded to.

  11. Analyzing Personal Narratives • In the model narratives, find and analysis examples of: • Strong Leads • Character and Setting Development • Conflict • Dialogue and Blocking • Interior Monologue • Showing Not Telling • Strong Conclusions • BE READY TO SHOW AND DISCUSS!

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