writing a narrative; choosing the subject matter and pov

Question 1

A writing which tells us a story (can be fiction or nonfiction); usually told in chronological order; has characters; follows basic plot-line, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action.

Answer 1

narrative

Question 2

Firstly, Secondly, Then, Finally.
First of all, to start with, to begin with, initially, soon, then, next, before long, afterwards, after a while, a while later, as time passed, following that, later on, suddenly, eventually, in due course, meanwhile, last of all, lastly, to conclude, in the end, finally.

Answer 2

narrative

Question 3

details in choosing a subject matter

Answer 3

DCA
- decide what to include
- consider what to omit
- appeal to readers senses

Question 4

It is the use of figurative language to create visual representations of action, objects and ideas in our mind in such a way that they appeal to our physical senses. Uses of senses in describing.

Answer 4

imagery

Question 5

Both compare two distinct objects and draw similarity between them.

Answer 5

simile and metaphor

Question 6

difference between simile and metaphor

Answer 6

The difference is that Simile uses “as” or “like” and metaphor does not.

Question 7

It is a deliberate exaggeration of actions and ideas for the sake of emphasis.

Answer 7

Hyperbole

Question 8

It gives a thing, an idea, or an animal human qualities.

Answer 8

personification

Question 9

It refers to the same consonant sounds in words coming together.

Answer 9

alliteration

Question 10

It is the use of words in such a way that the intended meaning is completely opposite to their literal meaning.

Answer 10

Irony

Question 11

It is the logical sequence of events that develops a story.

Answer 11

Plot

Question 12

It refers to the time and place in which a story takes place.

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setting

Question 13

It is the main character of a story, novel, or a play.

Answer 13

protagonist

Question 14

It is the character in conflict with the protagonist.

Answer 14

antagonist

Question 15

It is an issue in a narrative around which the whole story revolves.

Answer 15

conflict

Question 16

A general atmosphere of a narrative.

Answer 16

mood

Question 17

It is the central idea or concept of a story.

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theme

Question 18

A person who tells the story.

Answer 18

narrator

Question 19

povs

Answer 19

first person
second person
third person, limited
third person omniscient

Question 20

can create intimacy between the reader and the characters, granting us direct access to their emotions, psyches, and inner thoughts. In stories where the protagonist’s internal life is at the fore, you will often find a

Answer 20

first person

Question 21

Are far less common in literature but not entirely unheard of. The pronouns associated include you, your, and yours.

Answer 21

second person

Question 22

Second-person POV is all about putting the reader directly in the headspace of a particular character: either the protagonist or a secondary figure. When mishandled, this POV can alienate readers - but when executed well, it can create an intimate reading experience like no other.

Answer 22

second person

Question 23

Is where the narrator can only reveal the thoughts, feelings, and understanding of a single character at any given time. Hence, the reader is kuan to that perspective. Between chapters, many books wrote in this POV switch from character to character, but you will only hear one perspective at a time.

Answer 23

third person limited

Question 24

the narrator is “all-knowing”. Meaning that they’re not limited to one character’s perspective, but instead can reveal anything that is happening, has happened, or will happen in the world of the story.

Answer 24

Third Person Omniscient