Sunday, January 19, 2014
Reflection - Narrative Essay - Feb. 13 - Sec. 9
Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf In your own words, discuss what a narrative essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which narrative topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #2. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.
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Like a descriptive essay, a narrative essay use precise and colorful words to describe the story clearly. The vocabulary would give more thought to feed onto while visioning the plot of the essay. I choose getting my first tattoo as my topic. It is a heart-dropping experience that I was unaware of that came with responsibilities and punishment.
ReplyDeleteTattoos look good and often express one's meaning to either one's life or one's life story.
DeleteEverything we do in life has us questioning ourselves from time to time.
DeleteI agree with Victor. Tattoos look good, but some tattoos have a meaning behind it that we don't know about.
DeleteGood definition of a narrative essay. Good topic also.
DeleteI agree with Ed and Victor. Tattoos do look good and have meaning to them.
DeleteTattoos are beautiful because they represents an experience or story.
DeleteIt sounds like you did something naughty Julie. Would love to hear the story behind it.
DeleteAgree, although tattoos are nice they are with you forever
DeleteA narrative essay is basically a story about you. A narrative essay could be personal, anecdotal, or experiential. It is just like a descriptive essay but more precise. The topic I would choose for writing my essay is a disastrous date. Writing an essay about a disastrous date would be easy for me because I've had a ton of bad dates!
ReplyDeleteGood topic Dylan...I definitely would laugh about my bad dates.
DeleteA narrative essay can get personal depending on the topic you choose. Good topic Dylan.
DeleteI agree with your definition of a narrative essay and disastrous date would be an interesting topic to write about, I've had tons of bad dates myself!
DeleteI like your definition and topic very simple and relate able to most readers.
DeleteNice! Disastrous dates would be a fun and interesting topic.
DeleteNot only will that topic be fun and interesting but also something to laugh about.
DeleteWoah. You have my sympathies. Bad dates suck.
DeleteAgree, ive experience bad dates as well
DeleteNarrative essays can be used to tell a story provided all parts are included such as the introduction, plot, character, setting, climax and conclusion. Narrative essays, similar to descriptive essays demands clarity and allows the writer to express themselves...limitless to ones creativity. Choice of words would impact your ideas tremendously! I would definitely write about my first visit to "The Big Apple" one day. It would be a dream come true!
ReplyDeleteI agree. The best stories have all the elements you've described. The possibilities are endless
DeleteThe Big Apple would be an interesting topic. Especially for me wanting to know about it.
DeleteI agree. Your choice of words do impact your essay. Diction plays a big role in setting the right tone for the reader to understand.
DeleteNarrative essay is not just about telling a story. It's how you tell your story. Good job!
DeleteI agree with John. Good job!
DeleteNarrative essays are either a writers report of a reading or a completely new story. If I were to write a narrative essay, an event that marked a turning point would be a great topic to write about. In life, there are many doors that would close for us. Only when that door shuts, when we actually realize the many other opportunities that are waiting for us.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! Consequences good or bad become immeasurable.
DeleteYes, there are many opportunities, so we have to go and take it!
DeleteLife is short. We need to make the best out of it.
DeleteA narrative essay is used to tell a story. In a narrative essay, you should have an introduction, plot, characters, setting, climax, and conclusion. When writing a narrative essay, the essay should be written in a clear point of view. A narrative essay I would write would be my first day at a new job because i recently got my first job and it would be interesting to write about.
ReplyDeleteRight on & Congratulations on the new job!
DeleteI agree.The introduction should be interesting so that the reader won't get bored. Congratulation on the new job!
DeleteCongrats on the new job Abby! Good luck!
DeleteGrats on the job. That's a good topic by the way. It's easy to write and you'd have a lot to talk about not to mention it's recent.
Deletecongrats! and yes that would be an interesting topic because you can make a daily journal when you go to work and turn that into a narrative essay. my opinion.
DeleteA narrative essay is telling a story about something. In a narrative essay, you should put some feeling into writing it. A narrative essay gives you the chance to writing what your feeling inside. A narrative essay I would write about is A memorable wedding or funeral.
ReplyDeleteTrue. Writing about your experience should really come from within you.
DeleteThat's a good topic. There are many emotions in a wedding/funeral.
DeleteIt's always good to put some emotions in there. It makes the essay more genuine.
DeleteI think emotion is essential in writing an essay like this.
Deleteive been to a lot of funerals.. thats something in mind i could write about. emotions make papers come to life
DeleteA narrative essay can be written in two ways. One way would be as if you are telling a story. The other way would be like writing a report on something informative. The topic I would chose is One Minute of a sporting event. I chose this because I really miss playing sports, and I would like to bring back the moments.
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to write something you're passionate about.
DeleteI don't know what I would do if i stopped playing sports! It is always good to write something you're passionate about.
DeleteI love playing sports for fun. It helps relieve stress and it represents having a good time with a group of friends.
DeleteA narrative essay is basically telling a story. It paints a scenery in the reader's mind that will eventually lead to a point. A writer can use a variety of ideas from a personal experience to a fictitious narration. It consist of a plot beginning with an introduction, followed by the rising action, climax, falling action, and lastly the resolution. If I were to write a narrative essay I would talk about my first visit to a country or city. It would be such a memorable experience that I would be able to paint a vivid picture.
ReplyDeleteSomething memorable is always a great topic to talk about. You can express yourself better.
Deletesame man, i would talk about the time i went to singapore.
DeleteNarrative essays gives you that specific detail about a certain experience, whether it was good or bad. There is no limitation in writing and you can certainly portray it in different mind set and emotion. If I was to choose a topic it would be my work experience as a barista. I go through various customers at my workplace. Especially when they bring their attitude with them. Rude or not its funny how I have my fair share in handling these kind of people. No matter what workplace you're in its important to provide good customer service.
ReplyDeleteTrue! There is no limitation to what you can write about in a narrative essay.
DeleteWe'll be counting on you to teach us in the ways of handling customers with a smile.
DeleteI agree with you Arielle on your definition of a narrative essay. I wouldn't have said it any other way!!!! you were to born be a natural in English.
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ReplyDeleteA narrative essay is an essay that tells a story. Although it could be as detailed as a descriptive essay, but it has a plot, climax, and resolution. It can also have a theme or a learning experience. It can be about anything whether it is real life situation or something fictional. It is always good to have your reader guessing for what could happen next in the story so that the excitement is always there. If I was to write an essay it would be about a new place, city, or country I've visited.
ReplyDeleteA narrative essay can either tell a story of an experience or a funny moment. It can be used to express feelings and emotions towards something. A good narrative essay can let the readers feel what the author felt.
ReplyDeleteA Narrative Essay is a fun little essay in which we tell a story. We have all fancied ourselves as storytellers at least once in our life. Whether that was to make others laugh, to entertain others, or to inform others, we have all told a story. A narrative essay is just like that only in a written form.
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DeleteIf I were to choose a topic on which to write a narrative essay on, it would be about the movie we made in my senior year of high school. It was full of laughs and 'drama' so im sure at least some of you would have enjoyed the essay.
A Narrative Essay is a person telling a story with their own experiences or from someone's point of view. The essay tells the readers how they are feeling and they give sensory details about the story. Narrative essays can be fictional or non-fictional events. The topic I will choose for this essay would be A Memorable Wedding or Funeral.
ReplyDeleteNarrative essay is story from your experience, just like a descriptive essay. this narrative essay is just more personal and gives the vibe they have to the reader. i would most definitely choose first visit to a country or city as my topic from the list for i have been to a city myself. the experience i had will lead to an exciting paper!
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