Narrative Devices

noun a sudden and disturbing vivid memory of an event in the past

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• The novel begins with a flashback to the protagonist's childhood.
• I had a flashback to that time we went camping and got lost in the woods.
• Whenever I hear that song, I always get a flashback to my high school days.
• Seeing the old photo album was like a flashback to a different era.

pronoun A pronoun is a word that is used in place of a noun to avoid repetition. 'It' is a pronoun that is used to represent a thing, animal, or concept that has already been mentioned or is understood from the context.

• It is important to follow proper procedures when conducting experiments in a laboratory.
• I think it's best to just go with the flow and see where it takes us.
• I can't believe it, that party was lit!
• Sometimes in life, it's like trying to catch a butterfly - the harder you chase it, the more it eludes you.

noun a person who narrates something, especially a character who recounts the events of a novel or narrative

• The narrator of the documentary provided a detailed account of the historical events.
• The narrator of the audiobook had a soothing voice that made it easy to listen to.
• Yo, did you hear the narrator in that movie? They were hilarious!
• The narrator of the story served as a guide through the protagonist's journey.

adverb refers to a specific point in time or a specific situation in the past

• Once upon a time, there was a young prince who lived in a grand castle.
• I remember once when we went to that new restaurant, the food was amazing!
• Once I get my hands on that new video game, I'm going to play it all night long.
• Once you open up your mind to new possibilities, anything is achievable.

noun a story, especially one that is imaginative or fictitious

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• The novel was based on an ancient tale passed down through generations.
• Have you heard the tale about the haunted house on the hill?
• That party was a wild tale, everyone was talking about it the next day.
• Her success in the business world was like a fairy tale come true.

adverb at that time; at the time in question

conjunction used to introduce a logical conclusion or sequence of events

• First, gather all the necessary materials, then proceed to follow the instructions carefully.
• Let's grab some lunch, then we can decide what to do next.
• I aced my exam, then I treated myself to some ice cream.
• She took a leap of faith, then watched as her dreams began to unfold.

verb to open or spread out from a folded position

• The events of the meeting will unfold according to the agenda.
• Let's wait and see how things unfold before making a decision.
• I have a feeling this party is going to unfold into something epic.
• As time passes, the true meaning of his words will slowly unfold.

noun a literary device coined by J.R.R. Tolkien to describe such a resolution

• The unexpected eucatastrophe at the end of the novel brought a sense of hope and redemption to the story.
• The eucatastrophe in the movie made everyone cheer and clap.
• That plot twist was a total eucatastrophe - it blew my mind!
• Just when it seemed like all hope was lost, a eucatastrophe occurred and turned everything around for the better.