Narrative terms

Which narrative technique enables the audience to know more about the story than the character at certain times?

• catharsism

• consequence

• foreshadowing

• dramatic irony

What is a hermeneutic code?

• a point in the narrative that demonstrates conflict between characters

• a point in the narrative that creates mystery and invites the audience to question an event

• a point in the narrative that acts as a catalyst for future events

• a point in the narrative that creates a disruption in the story

Who was responsible for identifying the narrative concept of binary oppositions?

What is the function of ideologies?

• To manipulate opinion and influence audiences

• To express specific values and beliefs

• all of these

• To convey the director or writers viewpoint

What is the third stage in Todorovs's narrative structure?

• Disruption

• Equilibrium

• Resolution

• Recognition of a disruption

Which theorist discussed narrative codes?

What is a narrative exposition?

• A point in the narrative which identifies a disruption has taken place

• A point in the narrative which provides background and 'sets the story up'

• A point in the narrative which exposes the antagonist

• A point in the narrative which recognises a resolution has occurred

When might an audience find catharsis?

• When they are allowed to release their emotions and find peace

• When they are allowed to get really angry

• When the narrative provides resolution and solves a problem the character might have been dealing with.

• All of these

What narrative term is used to describe an event that occurs which provides an insight into something that is going to happen later in the story.

What is the definition of 'nurture'?

• The biological factors that determine someone's personality

• The act of growing older

• The process of caring and protecting something as they grow

• The process of educating someone as they develop an understanding of rules and regualtions