1. Sir.
2. To Thomas Hughes, Esq., M.P.
NARRATION
Narration is a species of composition which relates the particulars of a real or fictitious event in the order of their occurrence. In a wider meaning, narration is the statement of successive facts. In a story or drama the plot is the series of incidents which form the skeleton of the story.
If the subject deals with real facts, as in biography, or history, or news, the rule of fidelity to the truth is essential. It requires that not only the main facts shall be true as they are narrated, but also that all the striking and important details be faithfully stated as they are known to have occurred or happened.
Biography.—After the letter, the simplest form of composition is biography. The order of events from youth to age is established.
This style of composition is strongly to be recommended for beginners. It affords excellent practice for all. It promotes a habit of putting things in order.
Outline scheme of biography:—
- 1. When was he born?
- 2. Where was he born?
- 3. Who were his parents?
- 4. Where was he educated?
- 5. Whom did he marry?
- 6. What was his profession?
- 7. What great work did he do?
- 8. When and where did he die?
- 9. Where was he buried?
Answer each question in a complete sentence.