Narrative Techniques Dialogue

What is another word for a story as mentioned in the text?

• Narrative

• Dialogue

• Pacing

• Reflection

Which of the following is NOT listed as a narrative technique in the document?

• Dialogue

• Description

• Plot

• Reflection

What is the purpose of dialogue in a narrative according to the document?

• To provide a summary of events

• To advance character development

• To describe the setting in detail

• To list the events in chronological order

What type of dialogue includes the exact words said by the characters?

• Indirect dialogue

• External dialogue

• Direct dialogue

• Internal dialogue

Which type of dialogue is a summary of what was said, where the exact words may not be important but the overall meaning is?

• Direct dialogue

• External dialogue

• Indirect dialogue

• Internal dialogue

What does external dialogue always use according to the examples provided?

• Parentheses

• Italics

• Quotation marks

• Bold text

What is the purpose of dialogue in a story, according to the excerpt?

• To describe the setting in detail

• To provide more information about the characters and move the story forward

• To introduce new characters

• To fill the gaps in the narrative

In the excerpt from F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," how does Nick describe the town of Chicago after Daisy left?

• Bustling and lively

• Desolate and mourning

• Ecstatic and irreverent

• Hopeful and encouraging

How does Daisy react when Nick tells her that a dozen people sent their love through him?

• She responds with indifference

• She cries out ecstatically

• She expresses disbelief

• She becomes angry

What unusual detail does Nick mention about the cars in Chicago?

• All the cars have the left rear wheel painted black

• All the cars are brand new

• All the cars have a red ribbon tied to the antenna

• All the cars are making a persistent wail