MYP English Lang & Lit Narrative Compression Key Definitions

A structure in which a narrative ends at (or returns to) the same point where it began, emphasizing cycles and the passing of time.

A scene or section that interrupts the main timeline to show earlier events, often to provide background, contrast, or emotional depth.

Hints or clues placed earlier in a story that suggest later events or outcomes.

A structure in which an overarching story or pattern encloses and organizes the main narrative, influencing how the audience interprets events.

A set of narrative techniques that condense a longer span of story time into a shorter amount of text or screen time, often through summary, omission, or time jumps.

A narrative structure in which a text alternates between two or more storylines that are connected by character, theme, or situation.