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Narrative Language Features

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Narrative Language Features

Narrative Language Features

Story book with speech bubbles and descriptive words

📖 Part 1: Identifying Language Features

Read this short narrative extract:

"The enormous, ancient tree creaked loudly in the howling wind. Sarah shivered as the cold rain dripped down her neck. 'We need to find shelter quickly!' she shouted to her brother. The wind howled again, louder this time. 'I can see a cave over there,' Tom replied, pointing through the misty darkness."

1. Find and list THREE examples of descriptive language from the text above:
2. What word or phrase is repeated in the text? Why do you think the author repeated it?
3. Circle all the dialogue (speech) in the text extract above.

💬 Part 2: Speech Punctuation

4. Which punctuation marks are used to show when someone is speaking?

Exclamation marks (!)

Speech marks (" ")

Question marks (?)

Full stops (.)

5. Add the missing speech marks and commas to these sentences:

a) I love reading stories said Emma.

b) Where are we going asked the little boy.

c) This is the best day ever shouted Jake happily.

6. Write your own sentence with correct speech punctuation:

🎨 Part 3: Language Features in Action

7. Match each language feature with its purpose:
1. Descriptive language
2. Dialogue
3. Repetition
A. Shows what characters say and think
B. Creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind
C. Emphasises important ideas or creates rhythm
8. Which of these language features make stories more interesting? (Check all that apply)

Descriptive adjectives

Sensory words (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

Character dialogue

Repeated words for effect

Plain, simple sentences only

✍️ Part 4: Creative Writing Practice

9. Improve this boring sentence by adding descriptive language:

Original: The dog ran to the park.

Improved: ________________________________________________

10. Write a short conversation between two characters about finding a treasure. Use correct speech punctuation:
11. Continue this story using descriptive language, dialogue, and repetition. Write 4-5 sentences:

The mysterious door creaked open slowly. Inside, everything was dark and quiet. Maya took a deep breath and stepped forward...

🤔 Part 5: Reflection

12. How does using dialogue make a story better? Explain your thinking:
13. What is one language feature you want to use more in your own writing? Why?

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