Narrative: 3-Part Structure
Writing Practice
Complete your revision by reading this together with our 2023 Issue 4/5 print issue or as a standalone guide.
USE 3-PART STRUCTURE
Without 3-Part Structure
The writing jumps from one event to another, but these events do not connect to form a cohesive story. Or you might end up focusing only on one part of the narrative and get distracted from answering the question.
Matching Task
The story is well-developed and takes the reader on a complete journey through the narrative. This particular structure is very useful for showing a change in the protagonist’s beliefs or attitudes through the course of the story.
Write about a time you missed an important event.
Without 3-Part Structure
I panicked when I saw the time on my watch. Meanwhile, the bus was moving slowly, and had to stop at every traffic light. I started sweating profusely. In the end, I was late to see my friend off for her flight.
With 3-Part Structure
Introduce the Assumption
I pressed the snooze button once again. There was no need to rush.Break the Assumption
I panicked when I saw the time on my watch. I was running late for my best friend’s flight to the States. When I got to the airport, I found out that her flight had already departed.Resolution & Reflection
Downcast, I left the airport. I have always dilly-dallied and showed up late without giving a second thought. This time, I realised that some things are worth being taken more seriously and on time for.
