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Narrative
Myths, legends, fables, stories, memoirs, plays...
Narratives may be fiction or non-fiction, and they usually follow a certain dramatic structure so as to help the reader go on an emotional journey that yields a catharsis.
While there are many ways to outline a narrative, one common structure is:
Set-up (also called exposition) - where the characters, setting and circumstances are introduced. Importantly, the main character (also hero or protagonist) and his/her predicament is exposed and his/her journey toward solving is about to begin.
Rising Action - where the first significant action happens.The protagonist begins his journey.
Climax - where the biggest action happens. Usually the hero (protagonist) has a showdown with the villain (antagonist) and hopefully comes out a winner. If he doesn't win, he at least grows.
Resolution (also called denouement) which is the aftermath of the big fight. Sometimes there is a happy ending where everything resolves, and sometimes one or two things remain unresolved to be settled at a later date in the reader's own mind.
Descriptive
One or more paragraphs in answer to a prompt that include(s) sensory details (pertaining to sight, sound, smell, taste and touch) so the reader feels as though he or she were physically there.
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