Narrative in Media

Question 1

Define narrative

Answer 1

How the story is told

Question 2

Define diegesis

Answer 2

Telling a story through narration

Question 3

Define memesis

Answer 3

Telling a story by showing (i.e representations)

Question 4

Define narrative codes

Answer 4

The media language used to tell the story

Question 5

Define stock character

Answer 5

An easily recognisable type of character

Question 6

Define archetype

Answer 6

Someone who has the traits of a stereotype

Question 7

Define hermeneutic code

Answer 7

Mysterious aspects & hidden info to intrigue audiences, leaving questions unanswered.

Question 8

Define proairetic code

Answer 8

Something that reveals info, moving the narrative forward & leaving the audience intrigued.

Question 9

Define semantic code

Answer 9

Parts of texts with known hidden meanings & connotations, portrayed through mise-en-scene

Question 10

Define symbolic code

Answer 10

An image that symbolises something else i.e a heart = love.

Question 11

Define referential/cultural code

Answer 11

A code in which people from a certain culture/background will use & understand, engaging specific audiences, creating a community.

Question 12

What can hermeneutic codes also be known as?

Answer 12

Enigma codes

Question 13

What can proairetic codes also be known as?

Answer 13

Action codes