Narrative Essay - SS2 English Lesson Note
A narrative essay is a type of essay that tells a story. It is typically written in the first person and uses vivid language to describe events and characters. Narrative essays often have a clear beginning, middle, and end, and they often use dialogue to bring the story to life.
The features of a narrative essay include:
- A clear beginning, middle, and end
- A strong plot with a clear conflict and resolution
- Vivid language that describes events and characters
- Dialogue that brings the story to life
- A personal voice that engages the reader
Here is an example of a well-composed narrative essay:
The Day I Learned to Fly
I was 10 years old when I learned to fly. It was a hot summer day, and my family was on vacation at the beach. We were swimming in the ocean when I saw a group of kids flying kites. I had never flown a kite before, so I asked my parents if I could try.
They bought me a kite, and I ran down to the beach to fly it. I had a lot of trouble getting the kite to take off, but eventually I managed to get it up in the air. The kite soared high above the beach, and I felt a sense of freedom that I had never felt before.
I flew the kite for hours that day. I ran along the beach, laughing and shouting as the kite soared higher and higher. I felt like I was flying myself.
When it was time to go home, I was sad to take the kite down. But I knew that I would never forget the day I learned to fly.
This narrative essay has all of the features of a well-composed narrative essay. It has a clear beginning, middle, and end. The plot is simple but effective, with a clear conflict (the kite is difficult to fly) and resolution (the kite takes off and soars high in the air). The language is vivid, using sensory details to bring the story to life. The dialogue helps to bring the characters to life, and the personal voice of the narrator engages the reader.
If you are interested in writing a narrative essay, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, choose a topic that is personal to you and that you are passionate about. Second, make sure your essay has a clear beginning, middle, and end. Third, use vivid language to describe events and characters. Fourth, include dialogue to bring the story to life. Finally, write in a personal voice that engages the reader.