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.
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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
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.
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.
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