FRESHMAN COMPOSITION, RHETORIC, GRAMMAR II
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INTRO. TO LITERARY RESEARCH & WRITING
INSTRUCTOR: James Maxfield
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FRESHMAN COMPOSITION, RHETORIC, GRAMMAR II&INTRO. TO LITERARY RESEARCH & WRITINGINSTRUCTOR: James Maxfield
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More on Narration—Tips for Writing Narration "consists of the act of following a sequence of actions or events in time." […]"a recounting of the facts or particulars of some occurrence" (D’Angelo). If you are still having trouble writing a simple narrative about a personal experience, try this simple model outline. One type of paradigm or model—one strategy for writing a narrative! Title: Should relate to your main point; helps if it is catchy or witty Introduction: purpose for writing) (time, place, who is acting the events, beginning of the action; main point or issue; purpose of writing) : all events or incidents must relate directly to the introduction and the main purpose of writing, and the main point. Event or Incident Two: It may be appropriate in your essay to add comparisons or analogies of similar events such as yours. Event or Incident Three: If events are not arranged in chronological order, then arrange them in order of importance to your main idea. Event or Incident Four: Be sure to use some good details to generate interest and stimulate the reader’s memory Events or Incidents (5, 6, or 7): OK. But don’t dwell on minor events or boring details. Conclusion: (the falling action); reflects or circles back to the introduction It is not necessary to follow this model slavishly, but it will serve as a good starting point if you are having trouble finding your writer’s voice. |
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