Plot Structures: Linear and Non-Linear
Examining non-linear plots, flashbacks, and multiple perspectives in narrative storytelling.
Key Questions
- How does a non-linear structure change the way a reader experiences the climax?
- What are the advantages of using an unreliable narrator to tell a story?
- How does the manipulation of time affect the pacing and tension of a plot?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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