Narration: Apply It

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Describe techniques for writing narratives
Describe techniques for writing personal essays
Describe techniques for writing descriptive essays

The Power of Narrative

Stories shape how we understand the world—and how others understand us. As you watch a TED Talk of your choice, notice how the speaker uses personal narrative to draw you in, make a point, or shift your perspective.

Options:

You can view the transcript for “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable | Luvvie Ajayi Jones | TED” here (opens in new window).
You can view the transcript for “The Difference Between False Empathy and True Support | Chezare A. Warren | TED” here (opens in new window).
You can view the transcript for “Is Perfectionism Just Procrastination in Disguise? | Jon Youshaei | TED” here (opens in new window).
You can view the transcript for “The Rise of the “Trauma Essay” in College Applications | Tina Yong | TED” here (opens in new window).

Now, based on the TED-Talk you chose to watch, answer the following questions: