Write a 2-3 page (approximately 500-800 words) narrative essay about a single event using the techniques and elements of narrative writing. In addition, below the essay please include answers to all of the following reflection questions:
- Which narrative techniques did you use to bring your narrative to life? (2-3 sentences)Did you use vivid description, sensory details, and/or dialogue to engage readers? Provide two examples from your essay in which you “show” readers rather than “tell” them. EXAMPLE: A sentence such as “I glanced at the clock, grabbed my briefcase, and sprinted for the elevator” uses more descriptive language than simply saying, “I was running late for the meeting.”
- How did your purpose and audience shape the way in which you wrote your narrative? (3-4 sentences) Your hypothetical audience extends beyond the people who will evaluate your narrative. Which individuals or groups were you addressing when you wrote your narrative, and how did consideration of your audience and your purpose influence the way in which you wrote it?
- Provide a concrete example from your narrative that shows how you have written specifically for this audience and purpose. (3-5 sentences) Consider including a quotation from your essay and explaining how it was written to appeal to your audience and to accomplish your purpose. Alternatively, you might describe a theme, tone, or narrative technique that you used and explain how it was intended to appeal to your audience and achieve your purpose.