Narrative Structures and Techniques

The video tutorial explores three common narrative structures: linear, nonlinear, and interactive. It explains how each structure manipulates time and provides examples from literature. The tutorial also covers four literary devices: foreshadowing, flashbacks, parallel narrative, and epistolary, with examples and explanations of their use in storytelling. The video concludes with a recap and encourages students to apply these techniques in their writing, particularly in a superhero narrative project.

What are the three common types of narrative structures?

• Linear, Nonlinear, Circular

• Nonlinear, Circular, Interactive

• Linear, Circular, Interactive

• Linear, Nonlinear, Interactive

How does a linear narrative typically unfold?

• In random order

• In interactive order

• In chronological order

• In reverse order

Which book is an example of a nonlinear narrative?

• Stargirl

• The Outsiders

• Harry Potter

• The Great Gatsby

What is unique about interactive narrative structures?

• They follow a strict timeline

• They allow reader choice

• They have no plot

• They are always in second person

Which literary device involves a warning or indication of future events?

• Epistolary

• Parallel narrative

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

In 'The Outsiders', what does Pony Boy's initial thought about the Socs foreshadow?

• A revelation about the Socs' lives

• A misunderstanding

• A major conflict

• A happy ending

What is a 'preene' in the context of foreshadowing?

• A type of flashback

• A smaller version of a larger scene

• A character's dream

• A narrative structure

What is the purpose of a flashback in a narrative?

• To change the setting

• To introduce new characters

• To fill gaps in the story

• To confuse the reader

What does a parallel narrative involve?

• One main character

• Multiple protagonists

• A single plotline

• No dialogue

What is an epistolary narrative?

• A narrative told through letters

• A narrative with no dialogue

• A narrative with multiple endings

• A narrative with a single protagonist