Story Elements

Question 1

Character (relationship between characters)

Answer 1

The representation of a person in a dramatic work such as film, tv etc.

Question 2

Opening and closing sequence

Answer 2

Opening sequence refers to the opening scenes of a film/television program. The opening sequence establishes characters and narrative possibilities

The closing sequence refers to the closing scenes of a film/television program. The closing sequence provides resolution

Question 3

Cause and effect

Answer 3

Describes how narratives are organised in a chain that creates events in the narrative

Question 4

Setting

Answer 4

The place/places in which a narrative is set

Question 5

Structuring of time

Answer 5

Refers to the ways in which time can be expanded contracted or structured mainly using editing

Question 6

Multiple storylines

Answer 6

Refers to how narratives may use different storylines or subplots

Question 7

Point of view

Answer 7

The point of view from which the narrative is presented, the character or characters that the audience is encouraged to identify with