Different Types of Narratives

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At the of the discussion the students are expected to;

• Identify and define different figures of speech used in literary texts.

• Analyze the impact of figures of speech on the overall meaning and tone of a literary work.

• Define

The four main figures of speech

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Figure of Speech

The four main figures of speech

1. Simile

A figure of speech that compares two different things using "like" or "as" to make a description more vivid. For example, "Her smile is like sunshine."

The four main figures of speech

2. Metaphor

A figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another to imply a resemblance between the two. For example, "Time is a thief."

The four main figures of speech

2. Metaphor

A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or objects. For example, "The wind whispered through the trees."

The four main figures of speech

4. Hyperbole:

A figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or effect. For example, "I've told you a million times."

3. Personification:

   - "The flowers danced in the gentle breeze."

   - "The sun smiled down on the children playing in the park."

4. Hyperbole:

   - "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."

   - "She's as old as the hills."

1. Simile:

   - "Her eyes sparkled like diamonds."

   - "He runs as fast as a cheetah."

2. Metaphor:

   - "The world is a stage."

   - "His words were a dagger to her heart."

More example

QUIZ TIME!

Poll

"The clouds floated across the sky like cotton candy."

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

Poll

"The trees danced in the wind, their leaves rustling with joy"

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

Poll

"She was so hungry, she could eat a horse."

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

Poll

"Time is a thief stealing moments from our lives."

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

Poll

"Her laughter was like music to his ears."

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

Poll

"Her voice was a melody that soothed his soul."

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

Poll

"The sun smiled down on the earth, warming everything in its embrace."

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

Poll

 "I've told you a million times to clean your room."

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

Choose only two out of four types of figure of speech and construct your example.

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Point of View

At the of the discussion the students are expected to;

• Understand the concept of point of view and its significance in storytelling.

• Analyze how different points of view shape the narrative and influence the reader's perception.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of different points of view in conveying the author's intended message and engaging the reader.

Point of View

The term point of view, or POV for shorthand, refers to who is telling a story, or who is narrating it. The narration of a story or novel can be told in three main ways: first person, second person, and third person.

SUMMATIVE TEST!

Poll

"I walked along the beach, feeling the sand between my toes."

• First Person Point of View

• Second Person Point of View

• Third Person Point of View

Poll

"He raced against time, desperate to reach his destination before nightfall."

• First Person Point of View

• Second Person Point of View

• Third Person Point of View

Poll

"He raced against time, desperate to reach his destination before nightfall."

• First Person Point of View

• Second Person Point of View

• Third Person Point of View

In second person point of view, the narrator directly addresses the reader using pronouns like "you" and "your." This perspective is less common in literature but is often used in instructional or persuasive writing. For example, "You should always follow your dreams."

 Second Person Point of View

In first person point of view, the narrator is a character in the story and refers to themselves using pronouns like "I," "me," and "my." This perspective provides a personal and subjective view of the events. For example, "I went to the store and bought some groceries."

First Person Point of View

Different kinds of Point of View

   - Third Person Limited: The narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character.

   - Third Person Omniscient: The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

   - Third Person Objective: The narrator only describes the actions and dialogue of the characters without delving into their thoughts or feelings.

In third person point of view, the narrator is not a character in the story and refers to the characters using pronouns like "he," "she," or "they." This perspective can be further divided into:

Third Person Point of View

Different kinds of Point of View

EXAMPLES

Here are examples of each type of point of view in literature:

1. First Person Point of View

   - Example: "I woke up early and decided to take a walk in the park. The birds chirped happily as I strolled along the path."

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EXAMPLES

Here are examples of each type of point of view in literature:

2. Second Person Point of View

   - Example: "You walk into the room and see a mysterious package on the table. You hesitate before opening it, wondering what secrets it may hold."

EXAMPLES

3. Third Person Point of View:

   - Third Person Limited:

     - Example: "She felt a sense of unease as she entered the dark alley, unaware of the danger lurking in the shadows."

  

 - Third Person Omniscient:

     - Example: "He looked out at the stormy sea, contemplating his next move. Little did he know that a rescue ship was already on its way to save him."

   - Third Person Objective:

     - Example: "The clock struck midnight, and the figure in the corner of the room remained motionless, its eyes fixed on the door."

At the of the discussion the students are expected to;

• Identify and differentiate between different types of narratives, such as first-person, third-person, and omniscient.

• Analyze how the chosen narrative perspective affects the reader's understanding and engagement with the story.

• Evaluate the strengths and limitations of different narrative types in conveying themes, characters, and plot developments.

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What is/are Narrative Techniques?

What are Narrative Techniques?

You’ll most commonly hear narrative technique referred to when talking about fiction or literature, with “literary device,” “fictional device,” and “literary technique” often being used in academic and professional circles to mean the same thing. But what do we consider to be the main narrative technique definition? What does narrative technique mean? At its core, narrative technique is the way in which a writer conveys what they want to say to their reader and the methods that they use to develop a story.  

The individual elements of different narrative techniques can be broken down into six distinct categories:

• Character

• Perspective

• Plot

• Setting

• Style

• Theme

Each of these plays an important role in developing a story — taking the writer’s message and presenting it to their audience in a deliberate way.

There are 25 types of Narrative Techniques but let us stick to what is commonly used which are:

Example of Setting

The buildings of Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë are often described as cold and miserable places, reflecting the characters that live inside. 

1. Setting

This technique is particularly popular in Gothic fiction, where a house or landscape are used almost as an additional character in the story, setting the mood and having a significant influence on the protagonist.

There are 25 types of Narrative Techniques but let us stick to what is commonly used which are:

Example of Foreshadowing

“My life were better ended by their hate, than death prorogued, wanting of thy love.” – Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.

2. Foreshadowing

As the name suggests, writers will use foreshadowing to suggest events or outcomes that will happen later in the writing, using either characters or objects within the story.

There are 25 types of Narrative Techniques but let us stick to what is commonly used which are:

Example of Cliffhanger

A dying character says their final words but they are not revealed to the reader.

3. Cliffhanger

A cliffhanger is when a story is left open-ended and unresolved. This is a commonly used narrative technique in television and film, as creators want the viewers to come back for the next episode or sequel to see if the answers are revealed.

There are 25 types of Narrative Techniques but let us stick to what is commonly used which are:

Example

a character might have a flashback to their childhood to explain why they have a fear of dogs or why they have a strained relationship with their father. Flash forwards are scenes or events that occur later in the story's timeline than the present moment of the narrative.

4. Flashback or Flash Forward

Taking the reader out of an otherwise chronological story, a flashback or flash forward will show events that happened in the past or future that impact the characters in the present day of the story timeline

There are 25 types of Narrative Techniques but let us stick to what is commonly used which are:

Example of Red Herring

"We can't raise salaries, but we still provide great benefits for our employees." This argument is a red herring because the mention of employee benefits distracts from the real point, that salaries will not be raised.

5. Red Herring

Red herrings are popular in crime and mystery writing in particular, where writers divert the attention of the reader onto another character or element of the story in order to distract them from the truth.

DUE DATE: before the final week

"Create a short story wherein the Types of Narrative are involved. You can choose which Type of Narrative you are going to to use. You can just all of it or no

REFERENCES

• https://www.grammarly.com/blog/figure-of-speech/#:~:text=A%20figure%20of%20speech%20is,practice%20to%20implement%20in%20writing.

• https://www.grammarly.com/blog/point-of-view/

• https://www.skillshare.com/en/blog/the-narrative-technique-guide-25-examples-and-explanations-thatll-make-you-a-better-reader-and-writer/#what-is-narrative-technique