linear – chronological order – beginning middle end and a example of this is “the lion king” (1994 Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers) as it show simba growing up and at the end leading the pack
non linear – story told is mix order – example of this is “deadpool” (2016 Tim Miller) it show deadpool in the present and an flashback of the character
open – audience is left to wonder what happen next – an example of this is “It chapter 1” (2017 Andrés Muschietti) where the main enemies run aways and the friends group promise to meet again
closed – definite ending and conclusion for audience
multi strand – several stories being told, there is a link between them
restricted/Unrestricted – character and audience knowledge