10 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a fantasy scene in a narrative?
To invite the reader to expand their understanding or expectation in the narrative
What is the effect of a one-sentence paragraph in a narrative?
It creates a turning point or climax in the story and provides a sudden jolt to the reader
What is the primary function of dialogue in a narrative?
To introduce or develop a character or plot
What is the purpose of a flashback in a narrative?
To provide insight into something important or reveal something new
What is the effect of a clear setting in a narrative?
It enhances the story by putting the plot in a specific place and time
What is the purpose of a turning point or climax in a narrative?
To strongly build excitement or anticipation ahead of the resolution at the end
What is the effect of a contrast between two sections of a text?
It challenges the reader's expectations from the opening
What is the primary purpose of introducing a new character in a narrative?
To tell the reader something significant about the protagonist
What is the main effect of a flashforward in a narrative?
It builds anticipation in the reader by giving insight into something important that is yet to happen
What is the primary function of a clear setting in a narrative?
To enhance the story by putting the plot in a specific place and time
Study Notes
Narrative Devices
- Fantasy: a scene or section that deviates from reality in the narrative, invites the reader to expand their understanding or expectation, and contrasts with reality.
- Reality: the actual existence and truth in the narrative for the character(s), and a return to reality reinforces the contrast between imagined and real experiences.
Text Structure
- Climax or Turning Point: the peak event in the narrative, builds excitement or anticipation before the resolution, and marks a shift in the story.
- Contrast: a striking difference between two sections of a text, often between the opening and ending, and contrasts with the reader's expectations.
Time Shifts
- Flashback: a section set before the events of the main story, providing insight into something important or revealing new information.
- Flashforward: a section set after the events of the main story, building anticipation by giving insight into something important yet to happen.
Pacing and Focus
- One-sentence paragraphs: a single sentence standing alone, creating a turning point or climax, or providing a sudden jolt to the reader.
- Clear setting: establishing the time and place of the events, enhancing the story by putting the plot in a specific context.
Character Development
- New character introduced: a significant character enters the narrative, revealing something significant about the protagonist through their relationship, dialogue, or encounter.
- Dialogue: conversation between characters, introducing or developing a character or plot, and often used to change the pace of the narrative.
Test your knowledge of literary devices such as narrative, text structure, time shifts, pacing, and character development. Identify and understand the different techniques used in storytelling.
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