This document provides guidance on narrative writing. It begins with definitions of a narrative and its key elements, including plot, characters, setting, style, conflict, and theme. It then outlines steps for getting started on a narrative, including reading the prompt, defining the topic, making a plan, and focusing on a central event. The plan should include characters, setting, problem/prompt, central theme, and exciting actions. When writing, the writer should refer to their plan, be flexible, and have fun. Examples are then provided for each element to illustrate how they can be incorporated into a narrative.

1. GROUP 3
Agung
Cynthia Chaidir
Nurfitri R.A
Wirda Pratomo B
Wulandari Rima Kumari
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2. DEFINITION
A narrative is a story that is created in a
constructive format (as a work of writing,
speech, poetry, prose, pictures, song,
motion pictures, theatre or dance) that
describes a sequence of fictional or non-
fictional events.
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3. Steps to Narrative Writing
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
HOW DO I MAKE A PLAN?
WHAT’S IN MY PLAN?
WHAT SHOULD I REMEMBER WHEN
WRITING MY PAPER?
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4. How do I get started?
Read the given prompt.
Define the topic.
Make a plan.
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5. How do I make a plan?
Focus upon a ‘big’ event.
Plan around it.
Allow ten minutes to make a plan.
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6. What’s in my plan?
Characters
Setting
Problem/Prompt
Central Theme
Exciting Actions
Solid Conclusion
Prompt does not have to be restated!
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7. What should I remember
when writing my paper?
Make a plan.
Refer to the plan.
Be flexible.
Have fun and relax!
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8. Elements of Narrative Writing
PLOT
CHARACTERS
SETTING
STYLE
CONFLICT
THEME
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9. PLOT
• The who, what, where, when, why, and how outline
that gives the narrative direction.
• What is the story about?
• Events unfold as they happen.
• The frame of the narrative.
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10. CHARACTERS
•The people, animals, or inanimate objects who are
affected by the actions of the plot or who are the cause
of certain events.
•Characters, real or imaginative, should be brought to
life through the narrative.
•If a character is not described well, the story will not
be believable.
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11. SETTING
• Where and when the narrative takes place.
• Allows the readers to visualize the scenes and the
characters in those scenes.
• Although the setting may be clear for the author,
he/she must create a picture for the readers.
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12. STYLE
• The figurative language (similes, metaphors, etc.),
sensory imagery, vivid verbs, strong sentences,
dialogue, and point of view that makes each
author unique.
• Every student has his/her own style and technique.
Although we have the same topic, everyone will
write differently.
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13. CONFLICT
• The problem that must be overcome or resolved so that the
readers will not be left hanging.
• Types of Conflict:
– Person versus Self
– Person versus Person
– Person versus Society
– Person versus Machine/Technology
– Person versus Nature
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14. THEME
• A theme is a message revealed in the story.
• It may be directly stated, like in a fable where the
moral is told at the conclusion.
• It may be indirect, leaving the reader to decide the
story’s message.
• There can be more than one theme for a narrative.
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15. EXAMPLE
One month ago, Abby was assigned a book to read for
a book report. Upon sitting at the computer to work
on it, Abby struggled with the decision to do the
reading or to surf the web instead. She felt guilty,
knowing she should do the work, but was really
motivated by her desire to look up new information
about her favorite rock band.
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