This document discusses different types of narrative structures including linear vs non-linear, single vs multi-stranded, and open vs closed structures. Linear narratives follow a chronological order while non-linear stories present events out of sequence. Single-stranded narratives focus on one storyline and plot while multi-stranded incorporate multiple storylines and protagonists. Open structures leave the viewer wondering at the end while closed narratives provide a conclusive ending without cliffhangers.

1. B Y H A R R Y WE E D A L L
NARRATIVE
STRUCTURES

2. LINEAR NARRATIVE
•This type of narrative
structure means everything
is based in chronological
order.

3. NON-LINEAR
•This is where the structure is
not in chronological order;
action out of sequence.

4. SINGLE STRANDARD
•This is where there is one
storyline, one set and one
plot.

5. MULTI-STRANDARD
•This is where there are
several storylines within one
film, for example the story
may contain two plots
maybe two protagonists.

6. OPEN
•The viewer, listener or
reader is left wondering
what happened. A feature
that may be used might be
a cliffhanger.

7. CLOSED
•In a closed structure the
narrative simply has a
structured ending, no cliff-
hangers etc.