Writing a Narrative: Part 2 Language Elements | EasyTeaching

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TLDRIn this video, we explore the language elements essential for writing engaging narratives. The key focus is on using descriptive language, such as noun groups (e.g., 'the scared people'), interesting verbs (e.g., 'ran' instead of 'went'), and adverbs to enhance storytelling. Direct speech is highlighted as a way to convey character emotions and personalities. Additionally, the importance of text connectives, including pronouns and time connectives, is discussed to improve the flow and coherence of writing. Overall, these elements help writers create vivid, entertaining narratives that captivate readers.

الوجبات الجاهزة

  • 📖 The purpose of a narrative is to entertain the reader.
  • 📝 Noun groups enhance descriptions (e.g., 'the colorful fish').
  • 🏃‍♂️ Use interesting verbs for better imagery (e.g., 'ran' instead of 'went').
  • 💬 Direct speech reveals character emotions and personalities.
  • 🔗 Pronouns improve writing flow and reduce repetition.
  • ⏳ Time connectives clarify the timing of events in a narrative.

الجدول الزمني

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    In this segment, we explore the essential language elements that authors utilize to craft engaging narratives. The primary purpose of a narrative is to entertain the reader, prompting writers to consider how to enhance their writing's entertainment value. One effective method is the use of noun groups, which combine adjectives and nouns for vivid descriptions, such as 'the scared people' or 'a towering skyscraper.' Additionally, incorporating interesting verbs and adverbs enriches the narrative; for instance, replacing the verb 'went' with 'ran' or 'tiptoed' adds depth. Descriptive verbs and adverbs are crucial for creating a more engaging story. Direct speech is another tool that reveals character personalities and emotions. Furthermore, text connectives, including pronouns and time connectives, improve the flow and coherence of writing. Pronouns reduce repetition, while time connectives clarify the timing of events, enhancing reader orientation. Overall, effective narratives employ a combination of descriptive language and cohesive elements to captivate readers.

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فيديو أسئلة وأجوبة

  • What is the purpose of a narrative?

    The purpose of a narrative is to entertain the reader.

  • How can writers make their writing more descriptive?

    Writers can use noun groups, interesting verbs, and adverbs to enhance descriptions.

  • What is direct speech?

    Direct speech is when characters talk to one another, revealing their personalities and emotions.

  • What are text connectives?

    Text connectives, such as pronouns and time connectives, help make writing flow better and connect ideas.

  • Why are time connectives important?

    Time connectives help orient the reader by indicating when events take place.

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    Planning and writing a narrative: Part 2. Language elements.
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    In this video, we are going to learn what language elements authors use to write narratives.
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    Before we start, let's revisit the purpose of a narrative. The purpose
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    of a narrative is to entertain the reader, so as the writer, we always need
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    to be thinking to ourselves how can I make my writing entertaining. One way
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    that a writer can do this is by using a combination of adjectives and nouns to
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    form noun groups. For example, 'the scared people',
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    'a towering skyscraper',
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    'the colorful fish', 'sharp coral'. Noun groups allow the writer to be more
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    descriptive and they help the story come to life in the reader's mind. Two more
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    language elements that good writers use are interesting verbs and adverbs. Take
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    for example the sentence: 'The scared children went through the door.' The verb
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    'went' isn't very descriptive. Instead how about 'ran', 'hurried' or 'tiptoed'? These verbs
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    give the reader more information and they entertain. Here's another example:
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    ' "Watch out," Evie said.' What do you notice about the
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    verb 'said'? It doesn't give much detail, does it? What are some more descriptive
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    verbs that could have been used? 'Shouted', 'whispered', 'laughed'.
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    Each of these adds a lot more detail to the sentence. We can also consider
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    modifying the meaning of verbs by adding an adverb.
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    How did she laugh? Playfully? Cheekily? Quietly? Rudely?
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    Using descriptive verbs and adverbs is important because they allow the writer
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    to tell a better, more entertaining story. Writers can also use direct speech, which
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    is when characters talk to one another. Direct speech can be used to show the
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    personality of our characters, as well as give clues as to how they're feeling.
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    Good writers also use text connectives to make their writing flow. One type of
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    text connectives are pronouns. Here's an example of writing without pronouns, read
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    it to yourself. What do you notice?
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    Did you notice that it's very repetitive and that it doesn't flow very well?
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    By using pronouns we can make this passage of writing flow better. Try reading it
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    again, now that pronouns have been added.
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    Another device writers used to make their writing more connected is
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    time connectives. Time connectives signal to the reader when an event took place.
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    Take this passage of text as an example: 'Huddled together under a tiny blanket,
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    the children fell asleep. They woke up to the deafening sound of a car horn.'
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    It sounds a little disjointed and is hard to follow.
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    When did they wake up? It sounds like some time probably passed, so we can use
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    a time connective to clarify how much time passed. Did they wake up soon after?
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    Or the next morning? Or hours later? Time connectives help to orient the reader
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    and pass time in our writing. Time connectives can make days, weeks, even
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    years go by with the stroke of a pen. Good writers use noun groups, descriptive
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    verbs and adverbs and direct speech to make their writing descriptive and to
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    entertain. They use pronouns and time connectives to make their writing
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    cohesive and flow. In the next video we will be looking at
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    how to plan and write the orientation of a narrative.
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الوسوم
  • narrative
  • language elements
  • descriptive writing
  • noun groups
  • verbs
  • adverbs
  • direct speech
  • text connectives
  • pronouns
  • time connectives