Narrative Forms And Devices 1-23
23 entries in the Narrative Forms And Devices compendium.
RhymeA repetition of similar sounds in final stressed syllables.Roman à clefA novel using fictitious names to represent real people and events.Romance novelA genre centered on romantic love and optimistic endings.SagaMedieval Icelandic prose narratives blending history, legend, and verse.SatireA genre using ridicule to expose societal flaws.Science fictionGenre of speculative fiction about advanced technology and its consequences.Setting (narrative)Time and geographic location within a narrative.Short storyA brief prose narrative evoking a single effect or mood.Slice of lifeA narrative technique depicting mundane experiences without plot or conflict.SonnetA fourteen-line poetic form originating in 13th-century Sicily.Space operaEpic outer space adventures with faster-than-light travel.Speculative fictionUmbrella genre for fiction beyond everyday reality.Spy fictionGenre of literature centered on espionage as plot device.SteampunkA retro-futuristic subgenre blending Victorian aesthetics with steam-powered technology.Stock characterRecognizable character types used across many narratives.Story arcA plot structure unfolding over multiple episodes or seasons.Story structureA way to organize story elements into a recognizable sequence.StorytellingA universal human activity of sharing stories across cultures.Stream of consciousnessA narrative mode depicting the flow of a character's thoughts.SuperheroCostumed heroes with superhuman abilities who fight evil and protect society.Superhero fictionA subgenre of speculative fiction featuring costumed superheroes and supervillains.SupervillainArchetypal villainous character opposing superheroes in popular culture.Supporting characterSupporting characters aid protagonists and advance the plot.
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