In contemporary literary studies, a theme is a main topic, subject, or message within a narrative. Themes are ideas that are central to a story, which...

A narrative technique (also, in fiction, a fictional device) is any of several storytelling methods the creator of a story uses, thus effectively relaying...

A narrative, story, or tale is any account of a series of related events or experiences, whether non-fictional (memoir, biography, news report, documentary...

governed by a Strategos Theme (computing), a custom graphical appearance for certain software. Theme (linguistics), topic Theme (narrative), the unifying subject...

Conflict is a major element of narrative or dramatic structure in literature, particularly European and European diaspora literature starting in the 20th...

recurs across a story; often, it helps develop other narrative elements such as theme or mood. A narrative motif can be created through the use of imagery...

(Aristotle) Narrative structure Narrative thread Plot drift Plot hole Premise (narrative) Robert McKee Scene and sequel Theme (narrative) The Seven Basic...

A frame story (also known as a frame tale, frame narrative, sandwich narrative, or intercalation) is a literary technique that serves as a companion piece...

became a commercial success. The film received critical acclaim for its theme, narrative, cast performance, cinematography, musical score, and direction. Over...

Narrative exposition, now often simply exposition, is the insertion of background information within a story or narrative. This information can be about...

Nonlinear narrative, disjointed narrative, or disrupted narrative is a narrative technique where events are portrayed, for example, out of chronological...

Ancient Greek κλῖμαξ (klîmax) 'staircase, ladder') or turning point of a narrative work is its point of highest tension and drama, or it is the time when...

reflective evaluation of their story, revealing themes, overarching trends, and creating meaning from the narrative. The cultural concept of biography: the story...

bad. Dangler Literary technique Plot twist Premise (narrative) Stock character Theme (narrative) For example: "For instance, a frequently used plot mechanism...

between characters or visual action. The narrative mode, which is sometimes also used as synonym for narrative technique, encompasses the set of choices...

A setting (or backdrop) is the time and geographic location within a narrative, either non-fiction or fiction. It is a literary element. The setting initiates...

(including plot, theme, irony, foreshadowing, etc.) characterization, and communicator's perspective. Characteristics of a narrative were defined as early...

In any narrative, a foil is a character who contrasts with another character, typically, a character who contrasts with the protagonist, in order to better...

Story structure or narrative structure is the recognizable or comprehensible way in which a narrative's different elements are unified, including in a...

memory. A narrative poem usually tells a story using a poetic theme. Epics are very vital to narrative poems, although it is thought those narrative poems...

characterized by complex or multilinear narrative structures with multiple characters under one unifying theme. The term was coined by author Alissa Quart...

A narrative hook (or just hook) is a literary technique in the opening of a story that "hooks" the reader's attention so that they will keep on reading...

idea. It is closely related to the musical concepts of idée fixe or motto-theme. The spelling leitmotif is a partial anglicization of the German Leitmotiv...

Asia, based heavily in personal and political drama over the fantasy-themed narrative of Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen. The gameplay, inspired...

audience; and Destination – a theme, a purpose, and a reason. One high-profile example of the effective use of narrative journalism online can be found...

God for their wickedness. Their story parallels the Genesis flood narrative in its theme of God's anger provoked by man's sin (see Genesis 19:1–28). They...

hypocrisy, is a recurring theme in slave narratives, and in some examples denounced the double standards (e.g. in Douglass's narrative, his slave owner Hopkins...

more formally known as analepsis, is an interjected scene that takes the narrative back in time from the current point in the story. Flashbacks are often...

Ark Encounter is a Christian theme park that opened in Williamstown, Kentucky, United States, in 2016. The centerpiece of the park is a large representation...

and Fatima Sana Shaikh. The narrative interweaves multiple contemporary love stories set in urban India, exploring themes of connection, loneliness, and...