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Narrative techniques in Literature in English

POINT OF VIEW/ NARRATIVE TECHNIQUES

Narrative technique in Literature refers to the ways and patterns the writer use to get his message across. It's the ability the author exerts inorder to narrate his work. In Literature, there are three types of narrative techniques. These are: first person narrative technique, third person narrative technique, and the omniscient narrative technique.

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First person narrative technique:

Here the author of the story uses this technique to show his inclusion in the story been written. This technique shows that the author is a part of the story or is also a character in the literary piece. He makes use of first person personal pronouns; I, We, Me, Myself, Us in the narrative. Most remarkable work of arts that uses this technique include autobiographical works, memiors etc.

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Third person narrative technique :

In this type of narrative technique, the author directs his narration to other people and does not include himself in it. This also derives its name from here. It makes use of third person personal pronouns; It, She, He, They, Them, Her, Him in narrating the story. The author or the narrator is not part of the story; he views it from a distance. Eg. Biographies, documentries etc.

Omniscient Narrative Technique

In this technique, the author is unlimited in knowledge about the characters. He sees and knows the thought of everybody. The author uses this technique to show that he knows everything about all the characters, their thoughts and their plans. He can also provide the reader with the direct assessment of action, character and the environment. Eg. Things Fall Apart, by Chinua Achebe.

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