What is a frame narrative?

Understanding Frame Narratives

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9th - 12th Grade
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Jackson Turner
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A narrative that has no characters
A story that is told in reverse order
A narrative that contains one or more stories within it
A story with a single plotline
2.
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What is an embedded narrative?
A story that is only told through visuals
A narrative that has no plot
A story within a story
A narrative that is told through music
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a bookend frame narrative?
A story that is told entirely through dialogue
A story that has no beginning or end
A story that starts and ends with the same character
A story that is only told through flashbacks
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do frame narratives create tension?
By having a predictable plot
By avoiding any form of suspense
By laying out arcs nonlinearly
By using only one character
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which film uses a frame narrative to explore themes of love and desire?
3,000 Years of Longing
Titanic
The Great Gatsby
Citizen Kane
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common feature of unreliable narrators in frame narratives?
They always tell the truth
They are always the main character
They provide a twist ending
They never interact with other characters
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key consideration when writing a frame narrative?
Using as many characters as possible
Ensuring clarity with scene headings and transitions
Writing without any dialogue
Avoiding any form of structure
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