Narrative Elements form

The “Narrative Elements Form” is designed to guide creators in refining key aspects of their storytelling, such as perspective, narrative voice, and thematic depth, to enhance the overall narrative impact.

Following the trend established by the Story/Game form, this template incorporates external resources for comprehensive development support, with plans for additional internal resources on the H-CAT site, ensuring creators have the tools to produce resonant and engaging narratives.

Point of View

The point of view (POV) refers to the perspective from which the story is told. It can be first-person (told from the perspective of a character using “I”), third-person (an outside narrator describes the action, using “he,” “she,” or “they”), or even second-person (addressing the reader as “you”). The chosen POV affects how much the reader knows about the characters’ thoughts and feelings and how the story is perceived.

Tone and Style

Tone refers to the attitude or overall feeling conveyed by the writing, which can range from serious, humorous, and ironic to solemn, suspenseful, or light-hearted. Style involves the choices in language and sentence structure that create the unique voice of the narrative. Both tone and style contribute to the atmosphere of the story and influence the reader’s emotional experience.

Multiple Perspectives

This involves telling the story from the viewpoints of multiple characters. It allows for a more complex and layered narrative, as events and situations can be interpreted differently by each character. This approach can add depth to the story, revealing diverse motivations, biases, and internal conflicts.

Moral and Ethical Questions

These are the challenging questions and dilemmas that arise in your story, often forcing characters to make difficult decisions. These questions invite the audience to think deeply about issues of right and wrong, good and evil, and the complexities of human nature and societal norms. They enrich the narrative by adding layers of conflict and philosophical depth.