Story grammar emphasizes the *structure* of a story, focusing on the relationships between its elements. It breaks a story down into a series of components like setting, characters, plot, and theme. It's like a blueprint of how a story is put together.
Frames, on the other hand, focus on the *meaning* of a story, emphasizing how it relates to our understanding of the world. They highlight typical scenarios, events, and roles that make up a story. They're more like a set of expectations or assumptions about what we expect to find in a particular type of story.
In short, story grammar is about the building blocks of a story, while frames are about its meaning and significance.
Here's an example:
* Story grammar: We can analyze a story using story grammar by identifying the setting (a castle in a faraway land), the main character (a brave princess), the conflict (a dragon attacking the kingdom), the climax (the princess slaying the dragon), and the resolution (the kingdom is saved).
* Frame: We can analyze the same story using a frame by understanding that it fits into the "hero's journey" frame. This means we expect the story to involve a protagonist who faces a challenge, overcomes obstacles, and ultimately triumphs.
So, while both story grammar and frames are useful for understanding stories, story grammar provides a more detailed structural analysis, while frames offer a broader understanding of meaning and relevance.
To answer your question directly, story grammar has a focus on the structural components of a story that frames lack.