NSW Selective Test 2024: How To Write a Strong Opening
- February 27, 2024
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Image 1 is a story opening written by a student. In Images 2, 3, 4 and 5 we’ve ve broken down what works while writing strong openings. See a general structure below:
Guide Overview
1️⃣. Setting the Scene
– 🏞️ What’s It About? Establish the time, place, and mood. – 📖 Why It Matters: Transports readers into your story’s heart, creating an immediate, vivid connection with your world.
2️⃣ Introducing the Protagonist
– 🦸♀️ What’s It About? Present your main character captivatingly. – 🤝 Why It Matters: Forms a bond between the character and the reader, setting up their journey’s tone.
3️⃣. Crafting the Hook
– 🎣 What’s It About? Create an opening that grabs attention. – 🌟 Why It Matters: Draws readers in, creating intrigue and setting the narrative’s stage.
4️⃣ Weaving in Exotic Elements
– 🌍 What’s It About? Include unique details from various cultures and locations.
– 📚 Why It Matters: Adds depth, authenticity, and richness, transporting readers to far-off places.
5️⃣ Establishing the Tone
– 🎨 What’s It About? Set the story’s mood and style.
– 🧭 Why It Matters: Guides expectations and emotional engagement, be it suspense, adventure, romance, or mystery.
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