Writing a Narrative
Does your narrative adequately develop real or imagined experiences and events?
Is the theme of the narrative clear?
Is there a smooth, well-structured sequence of events in your narrative?
Are the events in your narrative sequenced in such a way that they build on one another to create a coherent whole?
Are the details of time and place consistent with plot events? Are the plot details mutually consistent?
Have you made effective use of narrative techniques such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection in your narrative?
Have you used words, phrases, telling details, and sensory language to create a vivid picture of the setting, the events, and the characters in your narrative?
Have you included an adequate amount of detail to make your narrative believable and interesting?
Does the narrative have elements that will evoke a strong response from the reader?
Is the conclusion a reasonable outcome, given the events in your narrative? Does it logically relate to the actions of your characters?
