Using the assigned readings on narrative, answer the following:
1. What is “narrative?”
2. Define the terms “plot” and “story.”
3. If we say something is “nondiegetic,” what do we mean.
4. Give an example from the film Shoplifters that illustrates the differences between plot and story.
5. Give an example of nondiegetic information in Shoplifters.
6. What is “narration?”
7. Would you say that Shoplifters has a relatively restricted or unrestricted narration? Give an example from the movie to explain.
8. Would you say that Shoplifters has a relatively deep or shallow narration? Give an example from the movie to explain.
9. Bonus question: Use one of your answers above that refers to Shoplifters to explain how its narrative form affects how you understand the movie. For instance, if you answer that Shoplifters has a relatively restricted narration, express how its restriction prompts you to view the characters or themes of the film in a specific way.