fictional narrative
Invented prose account
A fictional narrative is a story that is invented rather than factual—a novel, short story, film, or other work presenting imagined events and characters.
The term emphasizes both elements: the content is made up, and it unfolds as a narrative with plot, setting, and characters.
The course covers fictional narrative from Homer to Toni Morrison.
- once upon a timeTraditional narrative opening
- fairy taleMagical children's narrative
- first-person perspectiveViewpoint using "I" or "we"
- point of viewOne's particular outlook
- plotStoryline or land parcel
plot twist · fantasy · setting · novel · mystery · short story · stream of consciousness · allegory · character · climax · theme · morality · romance · coming of age · symbolism · film · flashback · television series
fictional narrativetrue story
Narrative of actual events
nonfiction · historical narrative · documentary · journalism · news report
fictional narrativenews article
Published report of events
academic history · investigative journalism · documentary film · official report · field report
fictional narrativecreative nonfiction
Fact-based artistic prose
historical narrative · true crime · documentary film · news story · feature article
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