Narrative poetics

Narrative poetics is the study of how stories are crafted and understood through their structure, language, and artistic elements. It examines how authors use techniques like plot development, character creation, perspective, and style to convey meaning and evoke emotions. Essentially, it's the analysis of how storytelling works on an artistic and theoretical level—how a story's form and style shape the audience's experience and interpretation. This field helps us understand not just what a story is about, but how the way it is told influences our engagement and understanding.