Question

which scenario is the best example of a frame narrative? a. two star - crossed lovers struggle to express their adoration for each other while their families fight a long - standing feud. b. an elf, a human, and a gnome must come together to unite the shards of radaganadar. c. a reporter tries to piece together the truth as she listens to three different plane - crash survivors tell their stories. d. a detective discovers that the kidnapper she’s been investigating is actually her other personality.

Explanation:

A frame narrative (or frame story) is a story within a story, where a main narrative "frames" one or more embedded narratives. Let's analyze each option:

• Option A: This is a typical romantic tragedy (like Romeo and Juliet) with a single narrative about lovers and feuding families. No embedded stories.
• Option B: This is a quest narrative with a single story about characters uniting shards. No embedded stories.
• Option C: The reporter's investigation (main narrative) frames the three survivors' stories (embedded narratives). This fits the frame narrative structure.
• Option D: This is a psychological thriller with a single narrative about a detective and her split personality. No embedded stories.

Answer:

C. A reporter tries to piece together the truth as she listens to three different plane - crash survivors tell their stories.