How to Use a Narrative Voice
- 1). Speak in the first-person narrative. Speaking in the first person, which is the "I" point of view, gives the narrative authority and suggests to the audience that you have experienced the event.
- 2). Use words in the present tense, rather than past. Keep the narrative authentic by using the same language (phrases and slang) that you would use in everyday speaking.
- 3). Begin a narrative piece using something with which you are familiar, or if you're close to someone who's experienced a certain event. Firsthand experience in a topic will help you stay in the narrative and stay focused on the topic.
- 4). Avoid saying too much, or too little, about the event. Use only relevant details in the narrative to prevent the audience from feeling overwhelmed by all of the details. A narrative allows a reader or listener to include her own imagination in the story.
- 5). Use words and sentences that come naturally to you when you use a narrative voice. Avoid using uncommon words or overly wordy, complex sentences when you speak or write, so the audience easily follows your entire piece without confusion.
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