Using emotion-led plot and detailed description to write an excellent narrative
I can write an excellent narrative using an emotion-led plot and detailed descriptions.
Using emotion-led plot and detailed description to write an excellent narrative
I can write an excellent narrative using an emotion-led plot and detailed descriptions.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Narratives that try to tell too much story are often unsuccessful
- Using an emotion-led narrative will help keep your plot manageable so you don't try and say too much
- Single paragraph outlines can be used to plan each section of your narrative
- Figurative language can be used to make the descriptions within your narrative more vivid
Common misconception
Students think that they need to write an 'exciting' story which includes lots of action.
A genuinely engaging story allows the reader to empathise with the character(s) and experience the same emotions as them, at the same time.
Keywords
Discernible - If something is discernible, it is recognisable.
Shear - If you shear a sheep, you are cutting its fleece to use for wool.
Disassociate - If you no longer want to be attached to someone or something, you might disassociate from them or it.
Reckless - Somebody reckless does not think about the consequences of their actions before acting.
Luscious - Somebody with luscious hair would have thick, glossy and well-kept hair.
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