Should personal narratives only be written in first person?

Question

.. Answer in your opinion, but please somehow prove your point!

Answer 1

The obvious answer is if it's a personal narrative then of course it should be in the first person.

However if you are creating a character who is telling his/her story in a reflective manner it could be either in a first person voice or in the third person. Depends on what you are intending to do .

Answer 2

To recap how to write a personal narrative essay follow these points:

·Write I on a blank page.

·Tell the story as it flows from your mind.

·Let the story rest in its scattered, unfocused form.

·Begin rewriting, shaping events in a way to best suit what you want to say.

·Rejoice when the aha! of your experience is revealed.

·Re-write, re-write, and re-write. Little white lies are okay.

·Use language that is full of words that tap into the senses.

·Get feedback from a reader.

·Re-write.

·Have the essay read aloud. Listen.

·Fine tune and tweak.

·Grin from ear-to-ear when everything on the page reveals the aha! in the experience perfectly.

·And – Kudos on a job well done!





Essay Requirements

· Your essay must be at least three pages typed, double spaced, with 1” margins.

· Your essay must have an original and intriguing title. “My Narrative Essay” does not work.

· Your rough draft must show evidence of at least three separate editors.

· Work with the provided prompts to get started on your narrative.

· Have fun writing!

Answer 3

yes
proof: i am an english teacher