Key words/concepts
A narrative hook
A literary technique in the opening of a story that "hooks" the reader's attention so that they will keep on reading.
If this story is to be something resembling my book of deeds, we must begin at the beginning. At the heart of who I truly am. To do this, you must remember that before I was anything else, I was one of the Edema Ruh.
First person narrative
"The door creaked open, and I froze, heart pounding in my chest. I hadn’t heard anyone approach, but the footsteps were unmistakable now—slow, deliberate, and coming closer."
Sense of danger/Tension
What are the five stages of the narrative arc?
Exposition, Rising action, Climax, Falling action, and Resolution
The introduction to background information, events, settings and characters. This is usually at the start of a novel.
Exposition
The moon hung in the sky like a cracked pearl, its jagged edges bleeding silver light across the darkened sea, where the waves whispered secrets too ancient for words
Unusual Imagery
"‘You’re not going to believe this,’ Sarah said, her voice trembling. ‘But the ghost in my house just asked me to leave.’
Dialogue
What part of the Narrative arc is this and why?
Lena’s heart raced as she stepped onto the porch, the door creaking open with a sound that echoed like a warning. Inside, shadows stretched unnaturally, and a faint whisper brushed her ear. She turned, but no one was there. The air grew colder, and suddenly, the ground beneath her feet cracked open, revealing the darkness she had been running from all these years. The moment she stepped forward, she knew there was no going back.
Climax
A style or category of art, music or literature.
Genre
"I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock screaming at me like it had just been told the Wi-Fi was down for the weekend. Unfortunately, it wasn't an emergency. It was just Tuesday."
Humour
"I hadn’t thought about that summer in years, but when I saw the old photograph on the kitchen counter, everything came rushing back—how we had danced under the stars, believing nothing could ever tear us apart, not knowing that a single phone call would change everything forever."
Flashback
What part of the narrative arc is this and why?
It was a quiet town nestled between rolling hills, where the streets were lined with old brick buildings and the scent of fresh bread always seemed to linger in the air. Clara had lived there her entire life, knowing everyone by name and every secret by heart. But lately, things felt different—like the town was holding its breath. The news of a new family moving into the old manor at the edge of town had stirred up rumors, and though Clara didn’t believe in whispers and stories, something about the house seem
Exposition
What is plot?
The main events of a play, novel or film.
"The moment I stepped into the old library, the air shifted—like the shelves were holding their breath. As I reached for a dusty book, the pages whispered my name, even though I hadn't spoken it aloud in years."
Supernatural elements
"Lena stared at the old house from across the street, her breath catching in her throat. She had promised herself she would never return, but something was pulling her back—something she couldn’t explain, no matter how hard she tried."
Third person narrative
What part of the narrative arc is this and why?As Lena walked away from the house, the weight of what had just happened pressed on her chest. The ground had sealed itself, the darkness retreating like it had never been there. Her hands trembled, but the air felt different now—lighter. The sun was beginning to rise, casting a soft glow over the horizon. She didn't know if the danger was truly gone, but for the first time in years, she allowed herself to believe that maybe, just maybe, she had escaped it.
Falling action