Perspectives on Communication Exam 2 - GC
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Narrative Paradigm Theorist
Walter R. Fisher
Narrative Paradigm Theory
proposed that humans are essentially storytellers, and that we make sense of the
world through narratives, not through detached, logical reasoning alone
Narrative Definition
a story that people tell to make sense of the world and their place within it. Conveys not just what happened, but why it matters
Paradigm definition
a model or framework—a lens through which we interpret the world; how we understand human behavior
Narrative Rationality
How We Judge Stories
Narrative Coherence
The Internal Logic of a Story
Narrative Coherence story structure
Structural coherence: Is the story logical and complete?
Characterological coherence: Are the characters believable and consistent?
Material coherence: Does this story fit with other stories we know?
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