Narrative Structure

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The organization of a story, including linear, non-linear, or circular.

Plot: The main events that occur in a story and the order in which they occur.
Characterization: The way that a writer creates and develops characters in a story through their thoughts, actions, and interactions with others.
Point of view: The perspective from which the story is told, whether it be first-person, third-person, or omniscient.
Setting: The time, place, and context in which the story takes place.
Conflict: The central problem in a story that propels the action forward and drives the characters.
Theme: The underlying message or lesson that the story conveys, which is often larger than the specific events in the plot.
Foreshadowing: Hints or clues that the writer provides early on in the story that suggest what is going to happen later.
Symbolism: The use of objects, actions, or images that represent something else, often a complex idea or emotion.
Irony: A technique in which the meaning of a situation or event is the opposite of what is expected.
Flashback: A scene that interrupts the chronological order of the story to show events that occurred earlier.
Dialogue: The conversations between characters that reveal their personalities, beliefs, and relationships with each other.
Tone: The writer's attitude towards the story, the characters, and the events that occur.
Narrator reliability: The trustworthiness of the narrator and their perspective on the events of the story.
Climax: The point of the story where the tension is highest and the conflict is resolved.
Resolution: The final part of the story where the loose ends are tied up and the central problem is resolved.
Plot twists: Surprising revelations or events that change the course of the story.
Epilogue: A conclusion to a story that provides a glimpse into the characters' lives beyond the main events of the plot.
Protagonist: The main character of the story who drives the action forward.
Antagonist: The character or force that works against the protagonist and creates the conflict.
Rising action: The events of the story that build tension and lead up to the climax.
Falling action: The events of the story that follow the climax and lead towards the resolution.
Linear narrative: A story that follows a chronological sequence of events.
Non-linear narrative: A story that does not follow a chronological sequence of events. It might use flashbacks, multiple perspectives, or other techniques to structure the story.
Epistolary narrative: A story told through a series of letters or other written correspondence.
Stream-of-consciousness narrative: A story that attempts to replicate the inner thoughts of a character, with no clear structure or order.
Frame narrative: A story that includes one or more narratives within a larger story, often with the main narrative serving as a framing device.
Circular narrative: A story that returns to its beginning at the end, creating a closed loop.
Multiple narrative: A story that uses multiple narrators to tell the story from different perspectives.
Alternate history narrative: A story that imagines what might have happened if an important historical event had gone differently.
Rhapsodic narrative: A story with a series of independent, loosely related episodes that collectively form a larger narrative.
Allegorical narrative: A story that uses metaphorical or symbolic elements to represent larger ideas or issues.
Picaresque narrative: A story that follows the adventures of a rogue or outsider character as they move from one misadventure to the next.
Didactic narrative: A story that is designed to teach a moral lesson or convey a particular message.
Meta-narrative: A story that reflects on or critiques the act of storytelling itself.
Interactive narrative: A story that allows the reader or viewer to make choices that determine the outcome of the story.
"The recognizable or comprehensible way in which a narrative's different elements are unified, including in a particularly chosen order and often specifically referring to the ordering of the plot."
"A narrative's different elements."
"To present dramatic structure in audiovisual form."
"The ordering of the plot: the narrative series of events."
"It unifies the different elements of a narrative in a recognizable or comprehensible way, often referring to the ordering of the plot."
"In a play or work of theater especially."
"The presentation of dramatic structure through the combination of sound and visuals."
"It works in a cross-cultural sense, providing a comprehensible way of unifying narrative elements."
"The narrative series of events that make up the plot."
"Yes, it is chosen in a particularly selected order."
"Yes, it can exist in various mediums where narratives are present."
"To create a comprehensible narrative experience for the audience or readers."
"It unifies the different elements of a narrative, making it recognizable and easily understood."
"The sequence of events that occur in a narrative."
"It allows for a cohesive and logical progression of events within the narrative."
"Yes, it can be influenced by cultural differences."
"It provides a framework that helps the audience engage with the narrative more effectively."
"Dramatic structure is a specific type of story structure used in theater."
"The narrative's different elements and the ordering of the plot."
"Able to be understood or followed by the audience."