"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."
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.
"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."