Narrative voice

Definition

Narrative voice refers to the perspective from which a story is told or narrated. It encompasses elements such as point of view (first person, third person), tone (serious, humorous), and style (formal, informal).

Related terms

Point of view: Point of view determines who is telling the story (narrator) and from whose perspective events are being described (character). It influences how much information readers have access to.

Tone:

Tone refers to the attitude or mood conveyed by the narrator's words. It can be serious, playful, sarcastic, formal, etc., affecting how readers perceive events in the story.

Style:

Style encompasses the writer's choices in language, sentence structure, and overall writing technique. It contributes to the narrative voice and sets the tone for the story.