Narrative writing
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- In this lesson, we will establish the key features of narrative writing. We will plan a response together, thinking about what we want to achieve and then looking specifically at the introduction, climax and conclusion. You will then have an opportunity to review and refine your response by following our success criteria.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Symbolism helps create meaning and ______________ in a story. Which word is missing?
impact
purpose
tension
Q2.
Where an image is repeated throughout a text it is called a__________________?
echoing
extended image
patterning
Q3.
"An idea or feeling which a word invokes for a person in addition to its literal meaning." What is this a definition of?
emotion
imagination
symbolism
Q4.
Which symbol would be best to suggest a feeling of being 'trapped'?
paint pallette
tattered rope
tree
Q5.
Which symbol would be most appropriate to suggest the feeling of being 'free'?
kaleidoscope
kite
tree
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following statements is true of a narrative?
it is best written as a first person narrative to create empathy
it is best written in chronological order to engage the reader
it revolves around a core 'single question' that is answered
Q2.
Which type of narrative jumps around in timeline and can switch between multiple characters?
circular
linear
parallel
Q3.
Which term means that we are opening our story in the middle of an action?
flashback
mid-action
mis-en-scene
Q4.
What does the word 'denouement' literally mean?
to deliver
to end
to reveal
Q5.
Which of the following definitions best describes the end of a narrative?
a moment of change is initiated with consequences
creates a believable character
creates a moment of tension