Narrative Form and Storytelling

Frame Tales -

Frame tales are popular methods for storytelling.

Think about other Frame Tale stories you know. Why would a story need another story to tell it? What depth can be achieved through the characters that provide the frame for the tale? How can the stories within the larger story enhance the greater theme?

Famous Frame Tales you may know...

Titanic The Notebook Jumanji Bedtime Stories Emperor's New Groove The Neverending Story

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The Different Kinds of Narrative Structure in Short StoriesAll short stories, regardless of individual structure, include characterization, conflict and resolution, but exactly how the author chooses to bring together each of the story’s events and elements and then reveal them to the reader is called the story's narrative structure. The short story genre reveals many ...

Types of Narrative StructuresStories are powerful and at times even transforming in our lives. Whether we're reading a gripping novel, listening to the yarn of a bard or seeing a dramatic portrayal on stage or screen, the narrative is an art form with multiple levels of meaning. But not all stories are the same. They develop differently depending ...

Narrative Structure in Short Stories

Narrative Structure Links - study these if you are unsure of what you are reading!

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