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    Narrative structure

    Narrative structure refers to the way in which a story is organized and


    presented to the reader or audience. It includes the elements of plot,
    character, setting, and theme, as well as the techniques and devices used by
    the author to convey these elements. It organises the different parts of the
    story including the beginning, middle and end. The narrative structure is also
    hugely dependent on the genre of the story as a crime story would follow a
    different narrative structure from a fantasy story.
    By having a strong narrative structure, writers can successfully portray to
    readers what is happening and the meaning of all the events. The narrative
    structure of a novel is based on how the writer decides to organise the text. So
    while the plot is based on the events, the narrative structure is how
    these events are ordered.
    There are five types of narrative structure: linear, non-linear, circular, parallel,
    interactive.
    Linear: In this narrative structure, the events of the story are presented in
    chronological order. So, this means the plot essentially continuously moves
    forward. E.g. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
    Non-linear: This is the opposite of linear plot structures, as the events happen
    in a non-chronological sequence. For example, the book's first scene could be
    about the last event that occurred chronologically. E.g. Holocaust literature.
    Circular: Stories following the circular narrative structure end where the story
    begins. The events ultimately lead back to the setting, scene, imagery and even
    the event that began the story. E.g. John Steinback’s Of Mice and Men.
    Parallel: In this narrative structure, several storylines are told simultaneously
    and can even intersect with one another (but don’t have to). E.g. A Tale of Two
    Cities by Charles Dickens.
    Interactive: The reader or viewer has an influence over the narrative and can
    choose between fixed options of what will happen next. Eg. Huff and Puff by
    Claudia Rueda.

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