Narrative Terms

Extended Metaphor defined: An extended metaphor, also called a conceit, is a metaphor that continues into the sentences that follow. It is often developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work, and are especially effective in poems and fiction.

Narrative Terms

~ Point of View

First Person: Only see one persons point of view so can come across as bias. However, may gain a deeper insight as you can more clearly understand the feelings and emotions of a particular character.

Third Person: See everything that is happening within the story. Objective point of view

~ Treatment of Time Schemes: is the consistency of the characteristics of persons, plot, objects, places and events seen by the reader or viewer.

~ Dialogue: gives characters a voice. Adds another dimension to the story. Alternative point of view.

~ Narration: the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events.