William Labov

William Labov 

William Labov developed a structure known as narrative categories which has 6 categories:

-       Abstract – the indication that the narrative is starting.

-       Orientation – the what, where, when and why of the narrative.

-       Completing action – the main body of the narrative.

-       Resolution – the final events of the narrative.

-       Evaluation (internal/external) – additions and highlights to the narrative which also gives attitudes.

-       Lada – a sign to show the narrative is over and may include a return to reality e.g. ‘back to work now’.