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Analyzing the Elements of Narrative Structure in Modern Literature

This paper explores the intricate elements of narrative structure within contemporary literature. By examining various components such as audience, purpose, perspective, and language, it highlights how these features intertwine to create engaging storytelling. The analysis will consider the impact of imagery and tone, along with the roles of narrators and tension in influencing readers' emotional responses. Ultimately, the paper seeks to elucidate how structural aspects contribute meaningfully to the overall effect of literary works on their intended audiences.

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Analyzing the Elements of Narrative Structure in Modern Literature

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  1. Paper 1 Body Paragraphs

  2. A.P.P.L.I.C.A.N.T.S. • Audience • Purpose • Perspective • Language • Imagery • Context • Atmosphere • Narrator • Tension • Structure

  3. Audience (To be referred to in all paragraphs) LOL! ROFL! WTF! #SWAG #YOLO • Indicated by diction • Discourse

  4. Purpose • Purpose of the text • Text type can indicate the purpose

  5. Perspective • First-Person • Omissions in knowledge? • Third-Person • Clear understanding (no omissions)? • Omniscient • All knowing • POV

  6. Language • Formal, Informal Register • Jargon • Diction ( Complex, Flowery, Technical) • Discourse (Indicates) • Images • Cartoon (Comedic view of Society or Politics) • Advertisements (Persuasive towards audience) Antidisestablishmentarianism Hemidemisemiquaver Buckminsterfullerene SWAGYOLOOBEYSUPREME

  7. Imagery • Images evoke emotions • Metaphors, Similes, or Hyperbole to evoke strong image or effect • Images • Repetition of Symbol

  8. Context (Only if needed) • Time period • Occurrences in/around time of publication

  9. Atmosphere &Tone • Established by narrator • Diction + Action + Dialogue + Description • Emotive – Attitude • Atmosphere • Setting • General Tone

  10. Narrator • First-Person/Third Person • Unreliable? • Omniscient? • Exposition? • Tone established?

  11. Tension or Conflict • Conflict of Potential is often what drives a story • Tension may come from conflict or potential conflict

  12. Structure • Development/ Form of text • Compositional elements • Length of lines • Separation of stanzas (poem) • Punctuation • Propelling narrative to conclusion • Elements of Genre • Image • Balance • Contrast • Focus • Direction

  13. PEEL • Point • Mini statement about the feature you’re talking about • Explanation • Explain the point and how it creates meaning for the audience • Evidence • Justify your points made with quotes that exemplify said points • Link • Link this back to your mini statement and thesis

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