english narrative writing techniques
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martirocks123 on December 14, 2010
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Wesleyan 9th Grade, 9th Grade Wesleyan School, Wesleyan class of 2016 girls, Wesleyan 9th - Class of 2016, Wesleyan 9th Grade
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 magic-three | three parallel groups of words usually seperated by commas, that create a poetic rhythm or add support for a point |
| hyphenated modiphier | hyphenate adjectives often cause the reader to sit up and take notice |
| specific details for affect | instead of general vague descriptions, USE THE 5 SENSES to help the reader visualize teh person, place, thing, or idea that you are describing |
| figurative language | nin-literal comparisons-such as similes, metaphors, and personification add spice to writing and can help paint a more vivid picture for the reader |
| expanded moment | instead of speeding past a moment, writers often emphasize it by expanding the actions |
| repetition for effect | writers often repeat the words or phrases to make a point, to stress certainideas for the readers |
| show me sentences | instead of telling...SHOW!!! |
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