Definitions

• Linear Narrative
• A narrative with a beginning, middle and an end. In that order
• Nonlinear Narrative
• A disjointed narrative that does not follow the three part structure of a linear narrative
• Circular Narrative
• A narrative structure that features the repetition of many key elements of the story.
• Parallel Narrative
• Two narratives that coexist in a large story structure
• Convergent Narrative
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• Interweaving Narrative
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• Impressionist Narrative
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• Flashbacks
• When the story is momentarily interrupted by a time jump back to a memory.
• Real Time
• When something ages as time goes on. An example of real time would be the comic character John Constantine. He has aged in real time with the comics.
• Dream Sequences
• Dream sequences often feature a blurred border or an edited sound, signifying that it is a dream sequence.
• POV
• POV or Point Of View is when the scene is shot from the view of a character, so through their eyes.