Narrative Patterns

Question 1

State all 5 narrative patterns

Answer 1

Linear 
Non-Linear 
Multi-strand
Documentary 
Long-running TV/long form drama

Question 2

What is a Linear Pattern?

Answer 2

When a narrative progresses forward towards a resolution, beginning, middle and end

Question 3

What is a non-linear pattern?

What might it use?

Answer 3

This is a less usual narrative pattern but provides intrigue and creates mystery
Flashbacks

Question 4

What is a multi-strand narrative?

Give an example

Answer 4

A narrative popular in broadcast, TV, and film. It involves more that one narrative running parallel involving different characters.
Soaps

Question 5

What is a documentary narrative?

Give an example

Answer 5

This may revolve around a central theme or group of people

Troublesome neighbours

Question 6

What is long-running TV/ long form drama?

Give an example

Answer 6

Where there is one major narrative running over the series and a mini narrative that may be resolved within an episode
Breaking bad