Narrative Flashcards
1
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Narrative
A
Connected series of events (cause and effect)
2
Q
3 act structure
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Setup (characters, story)
Conflict (turning point, problem)
Resolution (dénouement, climax, closure)
Chronological order (maybe flashbacks)
3
Q
Episodic narrative
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Unconnected events, open-ended conclusion, “day in the life of”.
4
Q
Nested story
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Story within. Characters tell stories (different time periods)
5
Q
Non-linear
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Not realistic. Parallel stories, going backwards, skipping time, etc.
