Storytelling Devices

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 section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a conclusion or commentary

• The epilogue of the novel tied up all the loose ends and provided closure to the story.
• Did you read the epilogue of the book? It explains what happened after the main story ended.
• I always skip the epilogue, it's usually just a bunch of boring stuff that doesn't matter.
• As I reached the epilogue of my life, I reflected on all the ups and downs that had brought me to this point.

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 a whisper that is loud enough to be heard by the audience but soft enough not to be heard by other actors on stage

• During the play, the actor delivered his lines in a stage whisper to convey a sense of secrecy.
• I heard my name being mentioned in a stage whisper at the party last night.
• She leaned over and gave me the details in a stage whisper so no one else could hear.
• The wind whispered through the trees like a stage whisper, creating an eerie atmosphere.

noun a concluding section of a literary work, often providing closure or summarizing the main points

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• The epilog of the book provided a concise summary of the main events.
• Did you read the epilog at the end of the novel? It wraps up the story nicely.
• I skipped the epilog because I already knew how the story would end.
• The epilog of the movie served as a reflection on the protagonist's journey.