Roland Barthes in 'Introduction to the Structural Analysis of Narratives' (1966) proposed which levels of narrative?

1. A. Functions
2. B. Actions
3. C. Grammar
4. D. Narration
5. E. Coherence

1. A(A), (E) and (C) only
2. B(A), (B) and (D) only
3. C(B), (C) and (E) only
4. D(A), (C) and (D) only

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Correct answer: B. (A), (B) and (D) only

Explanation

Barthes distinguishes three levels: functions (Propp, Bremond), actions (characters as actants, Greimas) and narration (Todorov's discourse level).