Genre
These are groups/categories in which media products are categorised into based on the similar features that each individual product possesses.
Examples of genres include Comedies, Thrillers, Westerns, Musicals
Narrative
This can be divided into two things:
1) Story - A sequence of events, often referred to as the plot.
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| Pulp Fiction A classic example of a non-linear film |
2) Narrative Structure - The way these events are revealed to the audience, this could be a variety of forms depending on the genre of the story.
Linear Narrative - The sequence of events are shown in the order are taken place i.e. a beginning, middle and an end. This is the most popular narrative structure which is used in most movies and TV drama's.
Non - Linear - The sequence of events are revealed out of the expected order. It is often used to mimic the structure and recall of human memory. For example, a writer may use a dramatic flashback at the start of the story to build tension before the initial events of the film.
Linear Narrative - The sequence of events are shown in the order are taken place i.e. a beginning, middle and an end. This is the most popular narrative structure which is used in most movies and TV drama's.
Non - Linear - The sequence of events are revealed out of the expected order. It is often used to mimic the structure and recall of human memory. For example, a writer may use a dramatic flashback at the start of the story to build tension before the initial events of the film.
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