Narrative structures Flashcards

1
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what is linear?

A

Story told in order (beginning to end).

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2
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what is non-linear?

A

Story jumps around, like with flashbacks.

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3
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what is tree-act structure?

A

A common way stories are told: beginning (setup), middle (conflict), end (resolution).

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4
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what is cyclic structure?

A

when the film ends with how it began

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