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WorksheetsNarrative terms
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 11mins
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?
(a)
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?
(a)
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.
(a)
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
What is the main purpose of Binary oppositions?
To create tension in the scene
To set up an argument between binaries
To allow the audience to be entertained
To create conflict within the narrative
Who wrote We Need to Talk about Kevin?
(a)
What term might we refer to when we discuss the atmosphere created in the narrative?
Appearance
Tone
Mood
Theme
When the audience establishes a connection with a character and begins to 'root'for them
Character fandom
Character connection
Character alignment
Character positioning
If an audience accepts everything that is shown to them without questioning it the are said to be (a)
What narrative device is used at the end of both WNTTAK and Trainspotting
disruption
Catharsis
Pathetic Fallacy
equilibrium
