There are many kinds of essays that you can write in high-school and college. A narrative essay is one of the simplest types of academic essays. It is written like a story. Here's how to create an essay that is impressive.

Narrative Essay Format

A 5 paragraph narrative essay will typically have one introduction, three main body paragraphs, and one concluding paragraph. You can alter the number and narrative essay topic of the body paragraphs.

It typically has five elements: plot and characters, setting, conflict, theme, conflicts, and theme.

Plot

The plot is what you want to tell in your story. It refers to the sequence of events that occur in your story.

Setting

The setting is where the event occurred. It could be your home or school.

Characters

Characters are those people who were involved in the incident. Each person must be mentioned, regardless of whether they are the main or secondary characters.

Conflict

Conflict is the problem the characters have to solve during an incident. An incident that causes tension in the plot can be considered conflict.

Theme

The essay's theme explains the story's overall purpose as well as the writer's motivations for picking the topic.

Below is an example essay that will provide you with a deeper understanding of the elements discussed above.