Personal narratives

• Personal narrative


  A story drawn from one's own experiences, written in a compelling and reflective manner
• Characteristics of a personal narrative

  • first person perspective
  • Authenticity and truth
  • Strong voice and style
  • Descriptive and sensory details
  • Emotional depth and reflection
• Elements of a personal narrative

  Plot - sequence of events in the story

  1. Characters
  2. Setting
  3. Conflict
  4. Resolution
  5. Reflection
• Structure of a personal narrative

  1. Introduction
  2. Body
  3. Climax
  4. Conclusion