Unit 2: Extended Writing Project

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  1. narrative
    an account that tells the particulars of an act or event
    A narrative is the retelling of real or imagined experiences or events.
  2. dialogue
    the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction
    Dialogue, what the characters say to one another, is often used to develop characters and move the events of the plot forward.
  3. pace
    regulate or set the speed of
    Writers often manipulate the pacing of a narrative, or the speed with which events occur, to slow down or speed up the action at certain points in a story.
  4. description
    a statement that represents something in words
    Writers use description to build story details and reveal information about the characters, setting, and plot.
  5. introduction
    the first section of a communication
    The beginning of a story is called the introduction or exposition.
  6. exposition
    an account that sets forth the intent of a story
    The beginning of a story is called the introduction or exposition.
  7. rising action
    a series of plot events that build up toward the climax
    These events—known as the rising action of the story—build until the story reaches its climax.
  8. climax
    the decisive moment in a novel or play
    These events—known as the rising action of the story—build until the story reaches its climax. This is a turning point in the story, where the most exciting and intense action usually occurs.
  9. falling action
    series of plot events following the climax of a narrative
    The writer then focuses on details and events that make up the falling action of the story.
  10. resolution
    something settled
    The writer then focuses on details and events that make up the falling action of the story. This is everything that happens after the climax, leading to a resolution.
  11. conclusion
    the last section of a communication
    These elements make up a story’s conclusion, which often contains a message or final thought for the reader.
Created on Thu Apr 08 14:49:10 EDT 2021 (updated Tue Apr 13 16:32:11 EDT 2021)

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