Crafting Short Stories
Learning Objective
I can write a short story with a clear narrative arc and compelling characters.
Key Concepts
Narrative writing tells a story and can be found in fiction, legal writing, newspaper reporting, research writing, and personal narratives.
A conflict is a problem a character faces, and narratives can include person versus person, self, society, nature, or technology conflicts.
The plot mountain includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is narrative writing?
2. Name three different places narrative writing might show up.
3. Which type of conflict involves a character struggling with their own beliefs or identity?
...and 9 more questions
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Tell Me a Story: Narrative Writing - How To Write Personal Narratives
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