Understanding Elements of Narrative in Fiction
Explore key elements of narrative such as setting, plot, sub-plot, point of view, characterization, and characters in fiction writing. Learn the differences between plot and story, the various types of point of view, and the importance of character development in storytelling.
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Elements of Narrative Setting: time and place in which the story takes place Plot: It s the organization of events and characters in a work of fiction. It s the plan or design of events to achieve artistic effects.
Plot and story E. M. Forster gives the following example to explain the difference between plot and story The king died and then the queen died is story The king died and then the queen died because of her grief is plot. According to Forster in plot , the emphasis is on the causality (1990, p.87).
Sub-plot (underplot): A secondary or minor plot in a work of fiction. The plot structure may be triangular, circular or linear
Elements of Narrative Point of view is the position of the narrator. Who tells the narrative? A-Participant a- participant as a major character b- participant as a minor character B- Non-Participant a-Omniscient b- Selective omniscient (limited omniscient) c- Objective (camera-like)
Characterization and characters Characterization is the presentation, introduction of the characters in a work of fiction. Explicit character presentation Implicit character presentation
Characters -Round characters - Flat characters Protagonist: the most important character; major character, principal character Antagonist: The rival of the protagonist
