Narrative Structure

Question 1

Linear

Answer 1

When a story is in chronological (time) order

Question 2

Narrative

Answer 2

The way the story is told (in Media we study the different ways that media texts tell a story using codes/conventions/techniques)

Question 3

Enigma

Answer 3

A mystery to draw the audience in

Example - the cover lines on Tatler Magazine present a series of puzzles that can only be solved by buying the magazine and reading the contents

Question 4

Binary Opposition

Answer 4

Complete contrasts, in order to construct a narrative within a text (example good v evil)

In the Galaxy advert the binary Opposition is the idea of streets v relaxation (the chocolate is associated with relaxation)

Question 5

Propp’s theory

Answer 5

This theory States that the narrative is driven by the actions of the characters

Question 6

Todorov’s theory

Answer 6

Equilibrium, Disequilibrium, New Equilibrium