Asked by Lena
Can I use past tense in third-person narrative?
Like being the first child of her family, she had the burden of ...
Like being the first child of her family, she had the burden of ...
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Answered by
Ms. Sue
Yes. You can use any tense in a third-person narrative.
It seems to me that you are writing a descriptive essay, ather than narrative. Narratives tell stories. Check this site.
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It seems to me that you are writing a descriptive essay, ather than narrative. Narratives tell stories. Check this site.
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Answered by
Lilianne
As far as I know, you can. You might want to see what Ms. Sue or another person says.
Answered by
Lena
The essay is supposed to be about yourself in the perspective of someone you know. Is that narrative?
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Ohh -- That changes things.
You're supposed to write about something that happened to you from the point of view of someone else.
You're supposed to write about something that happened to you from the point of view of someone else.
Answered by
Lena
So I can only use he and she and stuff.
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Right.
Answered by
Lena
Thanks so much :)
Answered by
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.
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