Narrative Techniques

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc. (e.g., gently, quite, then, there).

• Before long, the company will be implementing new policies to improve efficiency.
• I'm sure before long, we'll all be used to the new schedule.
• Before long, we'll be chilling at the beach, no worries.
• Like a flower blooming before long, her talent will shine through.

adverb meanwhile; in the meantime

• Betweentimes, the committee will convene to discuss the proposed changes.
• Betweentimes, we can grab a quick snack before the next meeting.
• Betweentimes, let's chill out and catch up on some gossip.
• Betweentimes, she managed to find moments of peace amidst the chaos of her daily life.

noun a person or thing that hangs from or projects out from a steep or overhanging surface

• The novel ended with a thrilling cliff hanger that left readers eagerly anticipating the next book in the series.
• I can't believe the season finale of that show ended on such a cliff hanger!
• The movie had me on the edge of my seat with that crazy cliff hanger ending.
• Her decision to quit her job without a backup plan was a real cliff hanger moment in her life.

noun a steep rock face or escarpment, especially at the edge of the sea

adjective causing suspense or anxiety because of uncertainty

• The movie ended with a cliff hanging scene, leaving the audience in suspense.
• The TV show always leaves us cliff hanging at the end of each episode.
• I hate when books leave me cliff hanging, it's so frustrating!
• Her decision to quit her job was cliff hanging, as she weighed the pros and cons.

noun a belief or practice that is considered unconventional or outside of mainstream society

• Dereism is a philosophical concept that focuses on the belief in the existence of reality outside of human perception.
• I don't really understand dereism, but it seems like a deep idea about reality.
• Dereism is like believing in a reality that's beyond what we can see or feel.
• In a world full of illusions, dereism serves as a guiding light towards understanding the true nature of existence.

verb to be a warning or indication of a future event

• The ominous weather foreshadowed an impending storm.
• Her sudden silence foreshadowed bad news.
• The creepy music in the movie foreshadowed something spooky about to happen.
• The early success of the team foreshadowed their future dominance in the league.

adjective not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings

• The communication in the business world can sometimes come off as impersonal.
• I don't like how the new manager is so impersonal with everyone.
• The customer service at that store is so impersonal, it's like they don't care at all.
• His writing style is often criticized for being too impersonal and detached from the reader.

noun a remark or comment that interrupts a conversation

verb to interrupt a conversation with a remark or comment

• The professor asked the students not to interject during the lecture.
• Feel free to interject if you have any questions or comments.
• I wanted to interject, but I didn't want to interrupt the conversation.
• The sudden rainstorm seemed to interject itself into our picnic plans.

noun a particular way in which a piece of literature is written

adjective relating to the style or manner in which a piece of literature is written

• The author's literary style is characterized by intricate sentence structures and rich symbolism.
• I really dig the way this writer's literary style flows, it's so easy to get lost in the story.
• Yo, have you checked out that new book? The author's literary style is straight fire.
• Her literary style is like a beautiful tapestry, weaving together different elements to create a vivid picture for the reader.

noun a spoken or written account of connected events; a story

adjective relating to the act of narrating or giving an account

• The narration in the documentary was well-researched and expertly presented.
• I love listening to the narration in podcasts, it really helps me follow along.
• The narration in that movie was so boring, I couldn't even stay awake.
• Her narration of events was like a tapestry, weaving together different perspectives into one cohesive story.

noun the quality or state of being omniscient; having infinite knowledge or understanding

• The concept of omniscience in theology refers to the attribute of having complete and unlimited knowledge.
• Some people believe that omniscience is like having a superpower of knowing everything.
• Dude, it's like God's omniscience is watching over us all the time.
• Her omniscience in the office makes her the go-to person for any information needed.

noun a particular attitude or way of considering a matter

preposition indicates the relationship between 'point' and 'view'

• From a scientific point of view, the experiment yielded inconclusive results.
• In my point of view, the movie was a total flop.
• Dude, from my point of view, she's totally into you.
• Looking at the issue from a different point of view, we may find a solution.

noun a literary technique that uses different voices to create a complex and layered narrative

• Polyphonic prose is a literary technique that incorporates multiple voices and perspectives within a single narrative.
• I love how polyphonic prose allows for different characters to tell their own stories in a novel.
• Polyphonic prose is like when a bunch of people are talking at the same time in a book.
• The author's use of polyphonic prose created a symphony of voices that harmonized beautifully in the story.

noun a person who tells or writes stories

• The storyteller captivated the audience with her eloquent tales.
• The storyteller at the party had everyone laughing with his funny anecdotes.
• That storyteller dude is a pro at spinning yarns.
• As a storyteller of life's experiences, she weaves a tapestry of emotions in her narratives.

verb to delay or be late in going somewhere or in doing something

• The knight was tarrying at the castle before setting off on his quest.
• Why are you tarrying? We need to leave soon.
• Stop tarrying around and get to work!
• Don't tarry in making important decisions, time is of the essence.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

• The classic novel 'A Tale of Two Cities' is often referred to as a twice told tale due to its enduring popularity and retellings.
• I've heard that story so many times, it's like a twice told tale at this point.
• That gossip about them is like a twice told tale - everyone knows it by now.
• The legend of the haunted house has become a twice told tale in our town, with each retelling adding more detail and mystery.

noun a particular way of thinking about or looking at something

adjective relating to or characteristic of a particular way of thinking or looking at something

• It is important to consider multiple viewpoints when making a decision.
• I think everyone has their own viewpoint on this issue.
• I just don't see things from your viewpoint.
• From my viewpoint, the situation looks quite different.

noun a narrative or plot structure that is presented within a work of art, such as a film or novel

• The diegesis of the novel is carefully constructed to immerse the reader in the fictional world.
• I love how the diegesis of this movie makes you feel like you're right there with the characters.
• The diegesis in that video game is so cool, it feels like you're really in the game world.
• His storytelling had a diegesis that transported the audience to a different time and place.

noun A combination of the words 'feminist' and 'memoir', referring to a memoir written from a feminist perspective.

• The author published her femoir, detailing her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated industry.
• I can't wait to read her femoir and learn more about her life.
• Have you checked out that new femoir? It's a real page-turner.
• Her femoir serves as a powerful testament to the struggles and triumphs of women everywhere.

noun Point of view

• The author's use of third-person limited POV allowed readers to see the story unfold through the eyes of the main character.
• I love reading books written in first-person POV because it feels like I'm right there experiencing everything with the protagonist.
• Her TikTok POV videos are so funny, I can't stop watching them!
• From a historical POV, it's fascinating to see how technology has evolved over the years.