Labovs Narrative Framework Flashcards
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- Orientation =sets the scene and provides further contextual information for listener.
Thus answering the questions of the narrative
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E.G. Why?
Who?
Where?
What?
1
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- Abstract = indication that the narrative is about to start + speaker wants listeners attention.
Discourse marker used at start in spoken narratives
True or false?
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True
2
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What is the main body of the narrative called?
Provides a range of narrative detail
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- Complicating action/narrative
3
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What are the final events called?
-give the narrative closure.
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- Resolution
4
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Define the evaluation
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Addition to the basic story.
Highlights attitudes or to command listeners attention at important moments.
5
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What is the effect of CODA?
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Show the narrative is complete.
E.G. “So that is the reason I…anymore”