Structural Features: What is their effect on the reader PART 2

Narrative Devices

• Fantasy: a scene or section that deviates from reality in the narrative, invites the reader to expand their understanding or expectation, and contrasts with reality.
• Reality: the actual existence and truth in the narrative for the character(s), and a return to reality reinforces the contrast between imagined and real experiences.

Text Structure

• Climax or Turning Point: the peak event in the narrative, builds excitement or anticipation before the resolution, and marks a shift in the story.
• Contrast: a striking difference between two sections of a text, often between the opening and ending, and contrasts with the reader's expectations.

Time Shifts

• Flashback: a section set before the events of the main story, providing insight into something important or revealing new information.
• Flashforward: a section set after the events of the main story, building anticipation by giving insight into something important yet to happen.

Pacing and Focus

• One-sentence paragraphs: a single sentence standing alone, creating a turning point or climax, or providing a sudden jolt to the reader.
• Clear setting: establishing the time and place of the events, enhancing the story by putting the plot in a specific context.

Character Development

• New character introduced: a significant character enters the narrative, revealing something significant about the protagonist through their relationship, dialogue, or encounter.
• Dialogue: conversation between characters, introducing or developing a character or plot, and often used to change the pace of the narrative.

Test your knowledge of literary devices such as narrative, text structure, time shifts, pacing, and character development. Identify and understand the different techniques used in storytelling.