EDRG 3344 M&W Harris

What is a narative?

A narrative is a piece of writing that a person puts thier own thoughts into. It's purpose is to tell a story. A narrative can be a story or it can even be a poem. The basic requirements for this type of writing is that it must have a beginning, middle, and an end. The story must be very detailed so that the reader understands the plot. A narrative has plots, characters, themes, conflict, and resolution. The story needs to make sense. It should have a first sentence that tells the reader what the story is all about. It should have a second sentence that hooks the reader into wanting more information. The rest of the story will be the body which contains detail and engaging material. The final part of a narrative would be the conclusion. Each story ends and the writer needs to stay on topic and complete the story with success. An example of a narrative writing would be a book. The book Little Red Riding Hood is a good example because the beginning hooks us, the middle is full of detail (What big eyes you have...), and the ending is on topic and complete. A narrative story serves the purpose of engaging the reader and following a story line that is easy to comprehend because it flows. The topic is never lost and the details make it interesting to read. Narratives should be fun and entertaining. They make reading easy! :)

-Kelsie Lorraine