English la Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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- What is the primary purpose of a narrative hook?
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To grab the reader’s attention
2
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- Which narrative technique involves hinting at events that will occur later in the story?
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Foreshadowing
3
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- What is the term for the perspective from which a story is told?
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Point of view
4
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- What is the difference between a short story and a novel?
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Answer: A short story is a brief, self-contained narrative, while a novel is a longer, more complex narrative.
5
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- How does imagery contribute to the overall effect of a narrative?
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Answer: Imagery creates vivid descriptions of the setting, characters, and events, drawing the reader into the story.
6
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- What is the importance of pacing in a narrative?
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Answer: Pacing controls the speed at which the story unfolds, creating tension, suspense, or emotional resonance.
7
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- What is the term for a narrative that uses literary techniques to tell a true story?
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Answer: Creative nonfiction
8
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- What is the sequence of events that make up a story called?
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Answer: Plot
