Narrative Techniques Quiz

Excerpt: "The old house stood at the end of the lane, its windows dark and silent. Every night, a single light flickered in the attic, casting long shadows that danced on the walls." Which narrative technique is primarily used in this excerpt to create an eerie atmosphere?

• A) Foreshadowing

• B) Imagery

• C) Flashback

• D) Irony

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Excerpt: "As Sarah walked through the bustling market, her mind wandered back to the quiet mornings spent with her grandmother, the scent of freshly baked bread filling the air." What narrative technique is the author employing in this passage?

• A) Dialogue

• B) Stream of Consciousness

• C) Symbolism

• D) Foreshadowing

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Excerpt: "John couldn't believe his luck. After years of struggling, he finally landed his dream job. Little did he know, this was just the beginning of his troubles." Which narrative technique is demonstrated in this excerpt?

• A) Suspense

• B) Cliffhanger

• C) Irony

• D) Allusion

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Excerpt: "The first time Mia saw the ocean, she felt an overwhelming sense of freedom. The vastness of the water mirrored the endless possibilities she envisioned for her future." How does the author use symbolism in this excerpt?

• The ocean represents Mia's fears.

• The vastness of the water symbolizes endless possibilities.

• Mia's feelings signify her reluctance to change.

• The ocean illustrates the challenges Mia will face.

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Excerpt: "Despite the heavy rain, the children played joyfully in the puddles, their laughter echoing through the stormy afternoon." What narrative technique is evident in this excerpt to highlight the children's emotions?

• Personification

• Contrast

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

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Excerpt: "I always imagined that time would slow down at moments like these, but instead, everything sped up. The shouting, the running—it all blurred together in a rush of sound and motion." What narrative technique is the author using to describe this intense moment?

• Metaphor

• Pacing

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

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Excerpt: "As the sun set behind the mountains, Jake realized it was too late to turn back. He had to make a decision now, or risk losing everything he had worked for." Which narrative technique is highlighted in this excerpt?

• Flashback

• Internal Conflict

• Dialogue

• Irony

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Excerpt: "Just as Emily was about to answer the door, her phone rang. It was a number she didn’t recognize. She hesitated for a moment, then let it go to voicemail." Which narrative technique is used to build suspense in this excerpt?

• Foreshadowing

• Cliffhanger

• Pacing

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Excerpt: "The crowd cheered as the fireworks lit up the night sky, but Olivia felt a deep loneliness settle inside her. No one noticed the tears that slipped quietly down her face." Which narrative technique is most prominent in this excerpt?

• Irony

• Flashback

• Symbolism

• Imagery

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Excerpt: "The door creaked open slowly, revealing the dusty, forgotten room. Inside, the faint smell of lavender lingered, as if time itself had paused here, waiting." What narrative technique does the author use to set the tone of this passage?

• Imagery

• Flashback

• Dialogue

• Symbolism

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