A narrative is a report of related events presented to the listeners or readers in words arranged in a logical sequence.
A story is taken as a synonym for narrative.
A narrative or story is told by a narrator who may be a direct part of that experience and he or she often shares the experience as a first-person narrator.
Sometimes he or she may only observe the events as a third-person narrator and gives his or her verdict.
Elements of a StoryPlot:
The sequence of events that happen in a story. The plot usually happens in the order of Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Denouement. Setting:
Where and when the story takes place. The setting is the geographic location of the story. When a character walks from one part of a neighbourhood to the other, the scene changes, but the setting always stays the same. Characters:
The people, animals, or creatures in the story. Protagonist:
One character who is central to the story and all the major events in the story. Antagonist:
The character who opposes, or goes against the main character or protagonist. The antagonist tries to prevent the main character (protagonist) from succeeding or being happy. Conflict:
Conflict is a problem that happens in the story. Usually, the conflict happens toward the beginning of the story, at the beginning of the Rising Action. There are different types of conflicts: (1) Person versus Person (2) Person versus Self (3) Person versus Nature (4) Person versus Society (5) Person versus Circumstance Theme:
The message that is in the story. Common themes are love, friendship, loyalty, faith, hope, forgiveness, sacrifice, honour, justice, truth, and freedom. |
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