Narration/Introduce Essay I Narrative Topics and Introductions Discuss “Road Trip”
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Read “Momma’s Encounter” (Handout) WWI Email due by Sunday night (instructions on today's page, follow email protocol) Start thinking about Essay I topic |
"It isn't necessarily what happens that is momentous--it's what happens as a result of the event. What did you learn? How did you change?" (85)
"Perhaps the event gave you insight into the type of person you want to be. It might have enlightened you intellectually, or it might have made you stronger. Some events change us immediately, while others affect us more gradually" (85).
In the next few weeks, we will read different types of narratives with different purposes, audiences, style, structure, etc.
As we continue to learn about narratives, make sure you pay attention to the various genres. That way, you'll be able to decide what genre best fits your style, topic, and purpose.
genre: narrative (traditional)
Analyze Introduction: What can we tell from reading it?
-What should the introductory paragraph(s) include?
How would you describe Jauhar's writing?
Style: manner of expression; how a speaker or writer says what he/she says.
Tone: the writer's attitude toward the material and/or readers. Tone may be playful, formal, intimate, angry, serious, ironic, outraged, baffled, tender, serene, depressed, etc.
Discussion Questions:
What is Jauhar's purpose in writing this narrative? (inform, express, persuade, entertain)
Who is Jauhar's audience?
How does he tailor his essay for his audience?
How does Jauhar make this essay meaningful to his audience?
A strong narrative "shows" instead of just "tells." How does Jauhar use descriptive language and sensory details in order to personalize his experience and connect with the reader?
Figurative language changes the literal meaning, to make a meaning fresh or clearer, to express complexity, to capture a physical or sensory effect, or to extend meaning. Figurative language is also called figures of speech. The most common figures of speech are these:
In the conclusion of “Road Trip,” Jauhar states, “I was beginning to appreciate what it was going to take to make me into a doctor—into a man” (95). What does he mean by this statement, and how does he address this purpose throughout his narrative essay?
The conclusion:
What is Jauhar's technique in closing this piece?
What are we looking for in a narrative conclusion?
Jauhar's title