Voice-over, monologue, and dialogue were all commonly used words in novel writing. The specific meanings were as follows: Narration: Usually refers to the characters, scenes, dialogue, or voice-over language used to describe or explain the plot or the background, personality, motivation, etc. of the characters in the novel. The narration could be the protagonist himself or another character. It could be formal, organized, casual, or spoken. Monologue: Monologue refers to the protagonist's own narration, usually in the climax or ending part of the monologue to show the protagonist's inner monologue or mental struggle. Conversation: It usually refers to the dialogue between characters. It is one of the most common ways of describing in novels. The conversation could involve the character's identity, occupation, personality, emotions, and other aspects. It could be real, virtual, organized, or unorganized. It could also be a mutual attack. For example: Narrator: There was once a legendary figure in this town called Jack. Jack was a very talented musician from a poor background. His talent and dedication made people respect him. However, his life was full of tragedy because after his girlfriend died, he fell into the quagmire of drinking and gambling and finally lost his life. 2 Monologue: I've loved reading since I was young, especially science fiction. I think science fiction can give me a lot of inspiration to see the wider world. My dream is to become a scientist and explore the unknown to contribute to mankind. A: Why are you always so negative? B: Because I'm full of disappointment in life. I have no friends and I can't fulfill my dreams. A: You can try to find some friends or pursue your dreams.