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What are the advantages of past and present tense in fiction?

2024-11-13 02:21
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The past tense in fiction allows for a more traditional storytelling approach. It gives the writer the space to build a complex backstory. For instance, 'She had been through so much in her life before she met him.' Present tense has the advantage of creating a sense of urgency. 'The hero dashes through the crowded streets, trying to reach the bomb before it explodes.' It can really draw the reader into the action quickly.

Return To The Past: I Won't Choose Humility This Time!

Return To The Past: I Won't Choose Humility This Time!

In her previous life, as Yun Xi lay on her deathbed due to a terminal illness, her famous painter husband said to her heartlessly, “Yun Xi, let’s get a divorce. I would never marry you if I knew that your sister was the one who saved me.” Yun Xi was dumbstruck. It was actually her who saved Mo Ran! She struggled to look at her sister, Yun Lian to see what was going on. Yet, what she saw made her heart sink into her stomach. Yun Lian lowered her gaze as she said, “Sister, I’m sorry. My Brother-in-law and I truly love each other. I’ve been hiding this for so long now, and I can’t hide it any longer.” Yun Xi suddenly felt her world spin, and the past flashed through her head. Her sister had always asked her about how she saved Mo Ran in detail and constantly stood between her and Mo Ran. He gradually became more distant from her - was that all for the sake of today? Yun Xi and Yun Lian are twins, but because Yun Xi was always been better in her studies and had a better husband, both society and their parents showed their bias toward Yun Xi. However, Yun Xi would always tolerate and dote on Yun Lian, giving Yun Lian most of her opportunities, including the precious chance to go to school. Staring at her husband’s icy expression, Yun Xi dragged her sickly body to the window and jumped down. When she opened her eyes, Yun Xi realized that she was not dead. Instead, she had returned to that summer day when she was competing with Yun Lian for an opportunity to go to school. It was on this day that Yun Xi offered her most precious opportunity! Now that she was given another chance at life, Yun Xi swore to take back what was hers. Whatever Yun Lian took from her, she would have Yun Lian pay everything back! As for her ex-husband, Mo Ran, Yun Xi decided to let Yun Lian have him. Yun Xi did not want him anymore. However, the new Yun Xi, who had now become more aloof instead of her old humble self, was further loved by the world. Even that unattainable man started paying her attention?!
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You Are My Present And Future

You Are My Present And Future

[Full text free for members] "Young Master Mu, no, don't...." Looking at the menacing man in front of her, she retreats step by step. But in the end, he consumes her completely. All she wanted was to hire a man to pose as her boyfriend, to save face. But who would have thought that the man she bought was the legendary CEO! What's worse, this CEO seems to have become addicted to her; he insists on her lying low all day, not making a fuss!
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An Empress's Return to the Present: The Real Young Lady's Strong Comeback

An Empress's Return to the Present: The Real Young Lady's Strong Comeback

Gu Xiaocong never thought she'd reincarnate in the present timeline after transmigrating to the ancient past for twenty-four years! In her previous life, Gu Xiaocong grew up in the countryside with parents who didn't love her. When they heard that their neighbor's daughter was working outside and making money, they forced her to quit school and participate in a reality show in exchange for seven hundred dollars. Gu Xiaocong's life changed because of this show. The participants of the show were all ordinary folks. The content of the livestreams was to show the difference between girls who grew up in the countryside and girls who grew up in the city. The program team edited the show with ill intentions so Gu Xiaocong would be labeled as the 'uncultured hillbilly'. She would then become the victim of cyberbullying. Three years later, Gu Xiaocong's biological parents found her. Only then did she realize that her original parents were human traffickers. They swapped Gu Xiaocong with their own daughter so that the latter could have a good life. Meanwhile, the girl from the city, Gu Xiaocong's polar opposite on the show, was actually the human trafficker's biological daughter. The masterminds who caused her to become the victim of cyberbullying turned out to be her birth parents! However, they didn't feel guilty at all. They still sided with the fake young lady they raised. They believed the fake young lady was innocent, and they constantly picked on Gu Xiaocong for going against the fake young lady. Gu Xiaocong finally broke down from the torture day after day, and she ended her life by jumping off the balcony. To her surprise, she transmigrated to the ancient past. She relied on her own capabilities to transform from an ordinary citizen to an empress. That place was like home to her. However, to her surprise, she reincarnated in her original world one day. Gu Xiaocong decided to turn the tables by sending her adoptive parents to prison. She wanted to accomplish all her previous goals and make her biological parents regret their decision!
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Past life sage: This life a dual cultivator

Heavenly emperors reigned supreme in the cultivation world but there were still existences beyond the power of the Heavenly emperors. They were revered as sages as they had mastered the laws of the mortal world. Prince of the Zhan dynasty once reached that epitome of the cultivation world. At the mere age of thirty, he had reached the Heavenly emperor realm. Next, he attained the legendary sage realm before turning fifty. His achievement was unprecedented and he was hailed as a never before seen genius in the cultivation world. While he was basking in the glory of his achievement, fate played a cruel joke on him. He got stabbed by his fiancée on his marriage day. Powerful enemies appeared out of now here and the Zhan dynasty got attacked from every direction. His father got killed Infront of his eyes, many of his relatives were slaughtered. He wanted to charge towards the battlefield but the injury given by his fiancée proved fatal for him. He perished despite his unwillingness. ---------- When he opened his eyes, he was already a seventeen year old young man who shared the same name with his previous life. With his previous memory as a sage and the inheritance of the Evil emperor as guide, he aimed to reach the peak again. Since then, the most cursed art of 'women enchantment' reappeared and an unprecedented genius appeared in the path of dual cultivation.
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Janet Longfellow finally understood that a loveless marriage couldn't last for long, so she asked for a divorce and left resolutely. Everyone was waiting to have a good laugh at her, and Nathaniel Webster was no exception. He believed Janet would come back to pray for his forgiveness sooner or later. However, he was slapped on the face every day after they got divorced. The heir of Longfellow Group? The mysterious genius of hacking? And she was even the well-known designer he wanted to work with! A popular best actor, a young racing driver, and an excellent rich single lined up to confess Janet. Nathaniel finally couldn't sit still. He knocked on Janet's door and confessed affectionately, "Honey, please forgive me. I love you, let's remarry." Janet responded, "Thank you, but I'm not interested. A loveless marriage can't last long!" The tables had turned.
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He's My Fiancée ! : I Went Back To The Past and You !

He's My Fiancée ! : I Went Back To The Past and You !

In the past, Yu Xiao Yun was tricked, betrayed, and at the moment of her death, she finally understood how twisted her fate was. Her parents had died and her elder brother was thrown to jail. She realized that everything was her fault. Her fault for being too naive and innocent to the world. However, the wheel of fate turned again and the next moment Yu Xiao Yun opened her eyes, she realized that she had gone back to the past. The past where everyone condemned her? The past where her beloved was forced to the edge by her own hands? Where her parents died? Or where her elder brother was sent to jail? None of that should ever happen again! Xiao Yun wasn't the same person the moment she was reincarnated. She had turned into a clever and evil to avenge everyone that she lost in the past. Once again, she was engaged to Wang Li Lei, the most renowned "Demon Lord of the century". The person who she wronged in the past and fell in love with him again. And so began the life of Xiao Yun and the possessive love of the demon lord who always showered her with love. The Demon Lord who always spoiled her to the point of vomiting sugar! By the side of Wang Li Lei, her beloved; her second life plan was to turn everything upside-down! Using evil trick to trap everyone by her palm, the naive little girl turned into the fiancee of the demon lord. Discord link to join the author as a reading comrade: https://discord.gg/YPKueb4 [ The Picture in the cover isn't mine ]
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What are the advantages of using present tense over past tense in fiction?

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2024-12-12 15:31

The present tense has the advantage of making the story feel very current and fresh. When a writer uses it, such as 'She jumps on the stage and starts to sing', it gives the impression that this could be happening right now. It can also be used to break away from the more common past - tense narrative style. In addition, it can be used to create a more immersive experience for the reader. The reader is more likely to feel like they are part of the action rather than just hearing about something that has already happened in the past. Whereas past tense, while reliable and traditional, doesn't always have that same 'in - the - moment' allure.

What are the advantages of writing in present or past tense in a novel?

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2024-12-12 13:11

Present tense in a novel can create a more immersive experience for the reader. It's as if they are right there with the characters, experiencing everything in real - time. For instance, 'The character looks around, not knowing what to expect'. On the other hand, past tense allows for a more reflective and distanced view. It can be used to tell a story from a narrator's perspective who has already lived through the events. It also gives the writer more freedom to play with time, like in a flashback. 'She remembered the day when she first saw him. He was standing by the old oak tree, looking so handsome in his uniform.'

Advantages of Present Tense in Young Adult Fiction

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2024-12-10 11:24

One advantage is that it makes the story feel contemporary. Young adult readers are often more interested in stories that seem relevant to their current lives. Present - tense writing can give that impression. For instance, a story about high school drama in present tense feels like it could be happening in any high school today.

Can present tense be used in a past tense fiction?

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2024-10-02 15:24

Yes. It could be used to create a sense of timelessness or to draw attention to specific moments. However, it needs to be used sparingly and with a clear purpose to avoid disrupting the overall past tense narrative.

Is fiction typically written in the present tense or the past tense?

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2024-09-27 06:09

It depends. Both present and past tenses can be used in fiction. Some genres or styles might favor one over the other.

When can present tense be used in past tense fiction?

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2024-10-02 23:03

Present tense can come into play in past tense fiction when it's essential to give a sense of timelessness or universality to a particular experience. Sometimes, authors use it to break the traditional narrative flow and add a unique flavor to the story.

How is past or present tense used in fiction?

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2024-11-13 01:37

Past tense is often the default in fiction. It's used to build a narrative that unfolds over time. Consider a story like 'They had planned the trip for months, and finally, they set off.' Present tense can be used to great effect as well. It can make the reader feel like they are right there with the characters. For example, 'The cat jumps onto the table and knocks over the vase.' Authors choose the tense that best suits the mood and pacing they want to create.

Should fiction be written in past or present tense?

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2024-10-05 13:52

It depends on the story and the effect you want to create. Sometimes past tense gives a more traditional and immersive feel. But present tense can make the action feel immediate and engaging.

Should fiction be written in present or past tense?

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2024-10-05 03:00

Well, it's not a one-size-fits-all. Present tense can make the story feel more immersive and in the moment, but past tense often provides a clear narrative flow. It really comes down to the author's choice and what works best for the story they want to tell.

Is most fiction written in past or present tense?

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2024-09-27 19:11

Most fiction is typically written in the past tense. It's a common choice as it helps create a sense of storytelling and distance from the events.

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