The Development of Expressive Elaboration in Fictional Narratives.
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Journal of Speech-Language-Hearing Research
Volume
48
Issue
6
Publication Date
2005
First Page
1363
Last Page
1377
Abstract
Purpose: This study analyzed the development of expressiveelaboration in fictional narratives for school-age children.
Method:The analysis was derived from high-point analysis, but it wastailored to capture the artful aspects of fictional storytelling.Narratives were elicited with a short picture sequence of alikely life event from 293 children whose ages ranged from 5to 12 years.
Results: Results showed a significant age effectfor expressive elaboration with narrative length controlled.For three age clusters (5–6 years, 7–9 years, and10–12 years), the 13 types of expressive elaboration showeddiverse patterns of acquisition in terms of presence, frequency,and developmental change. Appendages (introducer, abstract,theme, coda, ender) were lowest in both presence and frequency,and increased in presence with age. Orientations (names, relations,personality) were more common and increased in presence withage. Evaluations (modifiers, expressions, repetition, internalstates, dialogue) were most frequent and showed age changesin both presence and frequency.
Clinical Implications: Thisstudy provides an additional window on narrative competence.The analysis and results can guide narrative assessment andintervention.
Recommended Citation
Ukraintez, T.A., Justice, L.M., Kadaravek, J.N., Eisenberg, S.N., Gillam, R.B., & Horn, M. (2005). The development of expressive elaboration in fictional narratives. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 48, (6), 1363-1377.
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