The document discusses three types of narrative structures: linear, non-linear, and interactive. Linear narratives tell stories chronologically from start to finish. Non-linear narratives reorder or interpret events in a way that provides insight into a character's mindset. Interactive narratives allow users to make decisions that influence the plot and engage with characters.

1. Narrative structures
a. Linear Narrative
b. Non-linear Narrative
c. Interactive narrative

2. What is a Narrative Structure?
• Narrative structure is about; The procedure used in telling a story and
the connotation of the story.
it is also the essential structure that
inspires the order and method in which a
story is presented to a viewer.
Story-refers to
the primal
materials of
vivid action as
they might be
defined in
sequential
imperative.
Plot- the main
events in a story,
which not all the
stories are told in
chronological
order. The events
relate to each
other in a pattern
or sequence.
Todorov’s Theory- narratives are structured in 5 stages;
Equilibrium- A balance and stability as it has been.
Disruption/disequilibrium-A problem that threatens the
equilibrium
Recognition of the disequilibrium- a recognition of the
problem
Repair- the fixing of the problem
New equilibrium-a innovative and slightly transformed
state ensuing from the conflict/problem

3. Linear Narratives
• What is a Linear narrative?
displays stories in a consistent way by telling
what occurs from one point in time to the
following time without using recurrences or
flash-forwards and then retreating to the
present.
Narrating a story to the spectators.
Start-Death of
a wealthy man
Charles foster
Kane whose
last words were
“rosebud”
Middle-investigation of
the meaning of the
word rosebud and why
Mr Kane had said it.
Interviewing of his
family and workers, and
chronological series of
flashbacks
End- the meaning of the word
rosebud is re revealed to be a sled in
which Kane was playing with when he
was taken away from his mother
PATTERN INVOLVES:
START-MIDDLE-END.

4. Non-Linear Narratives
• Non-Linear Narratives
does not proceed the direct pattern of the events
featured, such as parallel distinctive plot lines, dream
immersions or narrating another story inside the main
plot-line.
actions are reordered or interpreted in
a manner that Indicates the significant
character's mental state or the story's
theme content.Helps the viewers
empathise with character
by engaging audience in
the minds of the
characters that have
compromised techniques
of dealing with
information and
uncommon thoughts.
Prologue- an even or act
that leads to another.
Prelude- an introductory
event or action preceding
a more important one.
Epilogue-an end or
conclusion of the
story.
Forms of plot

5. Interactive Narratives
• What is an interactive narrative?
Has an authored
fundamental story. For
example; a website, print
book or mobile app.
Has a public interactive which influences
people, the characters are able to expand
and users learn about them and are
engaged with the lives of the characters.
Incorporates and inspires
audiences involvement
through the use of channels
of communication which
involves users with the story
and results.
Form of digital entertainment where Users are
able to make decisions that affect the narrative.
For example different endings or plot.
Interactive
animated stories.
Users are able to write their
own stories and publish for
other usersMobile
game app
Give users to
communicate with
other users