(4)Theorists

Question 1

What is Todorov’s Theory?

Answer 1

TV dramas were structured around…..narrative

Question 2

What is Strauss’ theory?

Answer 2

TV dramas were structured around…Binary Opposites

Question 3

What is Propp’s theory?

Answer 3

TV dramas were structured around….character types

Question 4

What is Barth’s theory?

Answer 4

TV dramas were structured around…..Enigma Codes

Question 5

What do Binary Opposites create??

Answer 5

Create theme of conflict in between characters

Question 6

What are Enigma Codes?

Answer 6

Create puzzle for audience.

Question 7

What are Action Codes?

Answer 7

A reminder of future events.

Something the audience already knows.

Question 8

What was Blumler & Katz’ theory?

Answer 8

Uses and Gratifications Theory

Question 9

What is the understanding of Blumler and Katz’ theory?

Give an example.

Answer 9

What the audience does for the media.
EXAMPLE: marketing (sales) ,
social media

Question 10

What is a story arc?

Answer 10

Narrative told over several episodes

Question 11

What is equilibrium?

Answer 11

Normal way of beginning

Question 12

What is disruption?

character goes missing or cheating in a relationship

Answer 12

Something bad happens

Question 13

What do characters do when they recognise the disruption?

Answer 13

Attempt to repair this disruption

Question 14

The story will end with a new equilibrium, what does this mean?

Answer 14

This means the ‘new normal’

Question 15

What is a cliff- hanger?

What does this do to audiences?

Answer 15

Unresolved narrative
(showing more in next episode)
Excites audiences

Question 16

Todorov- what are stereotypes?

Answer 16

typical characteristics

Question 17

What are Character Arcs?

Answer 17

The personal journey of a character

Question 18

Character Arc- What is the Transformation Arc?

Answer 18

Where a character changes a lot from beginning to end