Structure - GCSE English

What is a flashback?

• A jump back in time

• A jump forward in time

• Talking about something that could happen

Which of these is structure?

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Short / long sentences

Is punctuation part of the structure of a text?

• Yes

• No

Pick all that are structure:

• Flashforward

• Tension

• Paragraphing

• Sentence lengths

Which of these can create tension in a text?

• Punctuation

• The pace of the text

• Both of the above

Is 'imagery' a language technique, or a part of structure?

• Structure

• Language technique

• Neither

Define 'circular narrative'

• The text is written in a circle shape

• The first line of the text takes you nowhere

• The last line of the text takes you back to the first

Spot the repetition:

• I tried again

• I tried again and again

• I never tried at all

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.11

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Out of 5, how confident do you feel about answering Q3, P1 (the structure question)?

Do you prefer looking at language techniques, or structure? (This is your own opinion - there is no right or wrong answer).