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Narratology - Exam
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  • 1. Narratology is a critical theory that examines the principles behind storytelling and narrative construction. It delves into the structure, functions, and forms of narrative, seeking to understand how stories are created and conveyed across various media. Narratology explores the relationships between the narrator, characters, plot, and audience, analyzing the techniques and devices used to shape a compelling narrative. By studying narrative patterns and elements such as point of view, time, space, and perspective, narratology offers insights into the art and power of storytelling in literature, film, theater, and other forms of artistic expression.

    What is story time in narratology?
A) The time it takes to read a story out loud
B) The time a reader spends on a story
C) The time period during which a story was written
D) The duration of events in a narrative
  • 2. What is a 'homodiegetic' narrator?
A) An all-knowing narrator
B) A non-participating narrator
C) A third-person narrator
D) A narrator who is a character in the story
  • 3. What is 'fabula' in narratology?
A) The moral of a story
B) The setting of a story
C) The characters in a story
D) The chronological order of events in a story
  • 4. What is 'narrative speed' in narratology?
A) The pace at which events in a story unfold
B) The time it takes to read a story out loud
C) The climax of a story
D) The setting of a story
  • 5. Who coined the term 'narratology'?
A) Roland Barthes
B) Tzvetan Todorov
C) Mikhail Bakhtin
D) Gérard Genette
  • 6. In narratology, what is the purpose of 'plot'?
A) To introduce the characters in a story
B) To describe the setting of a story
C) To convey the moral lesson of a story
D) To provide the sequence of events in a story
  • 7. What is 'heterodiegetic' narration?
A) A reflective narrator
B) An unreliable narrator
C) A first-person narrator
D) A narrator who is not a character in the story
  • 8. What is 'focalization' in narratology?
A) The setting of a story
B) The moral of a story
C) The perspective through which a narrative is presented
D) The climax of a story
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