Narrative Structures Flashcards
used in the film and examples.
1
Q
What is a narrative structure?
A
The way in which the story is told, including the order and placement of events.
2
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Closed?
A
All questions answered, audience given closure.
3
Q
Open?
A
Questions remain unanswered; cliffhanger.
4
Q
Linear?
A
Simple chronological order.
5
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Non-linear?
A
Told out of order; flashbacks, flashforwards.
6
Q
Single stranded?
A
One main story runs through the film.
7
Q
Multi-stranded?
A
Multiple stories going on at once and link into the overall narrative.
8
Q
What was Todorov’s narrative structure?
A
Equillibrium- a story is told chronologically: Part 1, 2, 3.
9
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Binary oppositions?
A
A pair of oppostions that lead to conflict and drama.
10
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Example of binary oppositions?
A
- Life vs Death
- Zombies vs Humans
- Characters vs characters
