Narratives are based on binary oppositions. A dominant ideology of the film is created, so people are able to make judgements. This can also determine weather the narrative is reactionary or radical.
| Concept | Strongly agree | Agree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree | Opposite concept |
| Good | X | Bad | ||||
| White | X | Black | ||||
| Male | X | Female | ||||
| Urban | X | Regional | ||||
| Poor | X | Rich | ||||
| Educated | X | Uneducated | ||||
| Positive | X | Negative | ||||
| Protesting | X | Accepting | ||||
| Smart | X | Simple | ||||
| Young | X | Old | ||||
| Employed | X | Unemployed |