Narrative Revision Yr 11

What is the definition of narratology?

• The study of characters in a narrative

• The study of narrative structures and features

• The study of film production techniques

• The study of audience analysis

Narrative is the structured representation of a story, focusing on the overarching ____ or theme.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main narrative elements?

• Characters

• Setting

• Genre

• Resolution

Arrange the following narrative elements in the order they typically appear in a story.

1.​ (a)   2.​ (b)   3.​ (c)   4.​ (d)  

• Setting
• Characters
• Conflict
• Resolution
• Plot
• Equilibrium
• Disequilibrium
• Archetypes

How does setting influence a narrative?

• By determining the plot

• By providing context and mood

• By outlining the conflict

• By concluding the story

Label the 5 stages of Freytag's Pyramid

f

g

h

i

e

Rising Action

Resolution

Tensions Rise

Falling Action

Denouement

Climax

Exposition

Conflict

Plot

What role does conflict play in a narrative?

• Introduces new characters

• Provides a backdrop

• Creates tension and drives the story

• Offers resolution

Match the narrative element to its function.

• Creates tension

• CHARACTER

• Provides context

• SETTING

• Concludes narrative & provides closure

• CONFLICT

• Drive the story through actions

• RESOLUTION

Themes in narratives often reflect on

• Technical aspects of film production

• Specific genres only

• Human experiences and moral questions

• The history of cinema

The __________ is the specific sequence of events in a narrative, detailing how the story is told.