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Narrative EssayThe first important thing to remember about a narrative essay is that it tells a story. You
may write about
.an experience or event from his or her past
.a recent or an ongoing experience or event
something that happened to somebody else, such as a parent or a grandparent
The second important thing about a narrative essay is that the story should have a point.
In the final paragraph, you should come to an important conclusion about the experience
that has just been described.
This sample essay begins with a general statement, "Learning something new can be a
scary experience." This statement introduces the subject of the essay, which is a
particular learning experience that you had. The use of "I" in the essay indicates that what
is being described is a personal experience.
The essay is essentially a story about something that happened. You have to give
sufficient details about the people, place, and events so that the reader gets a clear idea of
how you feel about them. In the essay, you "stood timidly" and the teacher "smiled" and
was "patient." These words indicate your fears and the sense of security provided by the
eacher who helped you get over your fear.
In the final paragraph of the essay, you have to reflect on the larger meaning or
importance of the experience described. You have to conclude that learning to swim has
helped you to feel more confident about yourself in other new situations. The idea that
self-confidence comes from conquering your fears is something that all people can relate
0. This is the point of the story.
The essay is well-organized. After the introduction, you will describe the experience as it
happened in time -- going to the pool the first day, having the first lesson, and the result
of the subsequent lessons. You should talk about the things you learned in order of their
importance or difficulty.
The writing in a narrative essay should be lively and interesting. Try to engage the
reader's interest by adding details or personal observations. Sharing personal thoughts
and details invites the reader into author's world and makes the story more personal and
more interesting.
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