Narrative Structure

Events/narrative that happen in chronological order.

Linear Narrative

Non Linear Narrative Time is disrupted in some way e.g.

Flashbacks, narrative is not told in order.

Single stranded narrative One storyline, one main plot throughout.

Many sub-plots

Multi Stranded Narrative

Open narrative The audience is left to make up their own

mind at the end.

Closed narrative Definite ending and outcome.

The question/topic at the start is revisited at the end.

Circular Narrative