proairetic
narrative elements that signal, imply, or initiate a sequence of actions
eg. A character starting to speak (leading to a dialogue), a person walking towards a door (leading to an entrance), or the ticking of a time bomb (leading to an explosion).
hermeneutic
element in a narrative that raises questions, creates mystery, and delays resolution, thereby keeping the audience engaged
eg. in a detective story, the initial crime is the ultimate hermeneutic code, creating questions that drive the entire narrative.
referential
referring to any part of a text that points to external knowledge, such as scientific, historical, or cultural wisdom.
examples: A reference to a famous historical figure, a scientific theory (e.g., gravity), or a commonly held stereotype fits this code.
