Discourse Schema
Definition:
A discourse schema (plural: schemata) is a sequenced group of text elements that is categorized by the text's genre.
Examples:
(English)
A narative schema consists of the following elements:
- Exposition or setting
- Inciting moment
- Developing conflict
- Climax
- Denouement
- Final suspense
- Conclusion
Source:
34–35
This page is an extract from the LinguaLinks Library. Version 5.0 published on CD-ROM by SIL International, 2003.