Direct Speech (Dialogue):
* "He said, 'I'm going to the store.'" The narrator uses quotation marks to show the exact words spoken. This is the most direct and common way to convey dialogue.
Indirect Speech (Reported Speech):
* "He said he was going to the store." The narrator summarizes what was said without using exact words. This is more concise and can focus on the general meaning.
Thought/Internal Monologue:
* "She wondered if he was telling the truth." The narrator presents the character's thoughts, usually in italics or a specific font to differentiate from spoken words.
Free Indirect Discourse:
* "She couldn't believe he was going to the store again. It was always the same." This blurs the lines between the narrator and the character's voice. The narration is technically in the third person, but the sentence structure and vocabulary reflect the character's internal thoughts and feelings.
Stream of Consciousness:
* "Store...milk...bread...the fridge is empty...again...how did this happen?" This is a highly subjective and often fragmented form of narration that mimics the jumbled thoughts of a character.
Important Considerations:
* Point of View: The type of narration used (first-person, second-person, third-person limited, etc.) can heavily influence how words and thoughts are relayed.
* Authorial Intent: The author chooses the style of narration based on their desired effect. Do they want to be detached and objective? Or are they aiming for a more intimate and subjective experience?
Let me know if you'd like more details about a specific type of narration or if you have a particular story in mind!