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| ELEMENTS
OF LANGUAGE <CHAPTER HOME |
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| Personal
Narrative |
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| A personal narrative
tells the story of an experience that took place in one person's life. It
usually focuses on the details associated with the experience, as well as
the author's thoughts and feelings. |
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Many personal narratives use the structure illustrated in the framework
below. Print this framework and use it as a guide when you write your own
personal narrative. |
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Introduction
• Use an
engaging opening.
• Supply background
information.
• Hint at the meaning of the
experience. |
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Get
your readers' attention Use a quote or a surprising
statement, or put your readers in the middle of a dramatic situation.
Build
background Give your readers the details they need to know before reading
your narrative. |
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Body
• Discuss first, second and
third events and so on,
including details.
• Use chronological order. |
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Work
in the details Arrange the events of your narrative
in the order in which they happened, adding details to elaborate on each
event. Remember, details that appeal to the senses can help bring your story
to life. |
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Conclusion
• Express the meaning of the
experience. |
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Reflect
on your experience Let your readers know what
the experience meant to you. Show what you learned or how you changed as
a result, and tell why those changes were important. |
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