ELA Review _ Understanding Narrative Techniques

What is pacing in a narrative?

• The order in which events happen

• The time and place where the story occurs

• The speed at which the story unfolds

• The feelings or emotions the reader experiences

What is the typical pacing of a narrative?

• Events are evenly spaced throughout the story

• Some parts of the story move quickly, while others slow down to focus on important details

• The story moves at the same speed from beginning to end

• The pacing always speeds up at the end of the story

Mood refers to:

• The perspective from which the story is told

• The central message of a story

• The emotions or atmosphere evoked in the reader

• The physical setting of the story

Which sentence best conveys a reflective mood?

• "The story was told in the third person."

• "She sat by the window, thinking about all that had happened in the past year, watching the rain fall outside."

• "He was a man of honor."

• "The storm passed quickly, and everything returned to calm."

Point of view in a narrative is:

• The overall theme of the story

• The position or perspective from which the story is told

• The specific way in which characters are developed

• The dialogue between characters

Which of the following is an example of third-person point of view?

• "I couldn’t believe what had just happened."

• "They walked silently down the street, lost in thought."

• "You will have to decide for yourself what to do next."

• "We will make it through this together."

An epic is a:

• Short story focused on one central event

• Long narrative poem that often involves heroic deeds and events

• Poem that expresses personal feelings

• Factual report or article

Which of the following is an example of an epic?

• A short, humorous story about school life

• A poem about nature

• A long poem describing the heroic adventures of a warrior

• A journal entry about a memorable vacation

A mnemonic device is used to:

• Create vivid imagery in a poem

• Express deep emotions

• Establish the tone of a narrative

• Help remember information through patterns, letters, or associations

An allusion is:

• A direct reference to a person, place, or event

• An indirect or brief reference to a well-known person, event, or work of art

• A character’s inner conflict

• The main theme of a story