This document discusses narrative structure and components. It explains that narratives can be linear or non-linear, open or closed, and have single or multiple storylines. Linear narratives present events chronologically while non-linear narratives use time jumps. Open narratives have no clear ending while closed narratives reach a resolution. Single strand narratives follow one storyline while multi-strand narratives incorporate several interconnected storylines. Narratives can also be classified as realist, reflecting real life, or anti-realist, featuring unlikely events. Key narrative components include an opening to set the scene, conflict to propel the plot forward, and a resolution to conclude the story.